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16960 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369409
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388669
DBPR license4605832

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meats. Operator placed raw eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork 96F hot hold, precooked shredded beef 129F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated time/temperature foods in oven to 165F. Educated operator on importance of maintaining hot hold temperature at 135F or above **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing containers in front service hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-24-4

Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water temperature reaching 85F. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water reaching 85F. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink in back food prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris underneath light fixture at buffet/hot hold. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at room temperature. Operator moved pork to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons, forks, knives at front service area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.