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4444 CLEVELAND AVE STE E&F · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice on counter of cooks line at 61F for 1 hour. Rice had previously been cold held in wic at or below 41F. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed tostones at 53F – Cold holding; observed yucca at 60F – Cold Holding. Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of all purpose cleaner next to steam table with ceramic soup bowls and soup hot holding. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed spray bottles stored facing single service items. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager CFM card expired on 07/09/2023. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Establishment is still in the process of acquiring new certified food manager. **Time Extended**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage area near dish machine. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
13-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed at least 2 employees wearing jewelry. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to grill and sauce cooler near dining room. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed torn gasket on 3 door roll top cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs and ladles hung on equipment on cooks line below waist level. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed ladle and tongs stored on equipment handle. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.