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PICKLE AND PUB RESTAURANT INC

15455 OLD MCGREGOR BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369539
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388799
DBPR license4606361

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on top of refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority41-10-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance blocked by fan. Operator removed fan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **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
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili, sliced tomatoes, and cut lettuce not date marked. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes/food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.