THE PLACE
19900 THE PLACE BLVD · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook at line not wash hands when changing gloves.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table behind salad station. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on can opener blade. Operator moved can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish substance inside ice machine lid in the kitchen.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with a watch on their hand.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch bulk bins not labeled. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.