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TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN

1403 CAPE CORAL PKWY E · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3389839
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8495479
DBPR license4607397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over ready to eat bags of sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed container of raw hamburger on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 50F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area at end of cook line blocked by oil collector. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink not blocked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait/beverage station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated operator on having closed container. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in coolers. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on top of mixer. Backpack removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor are in front of walk in cooler covered with standing water. Educated operator on not having standing water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.

#10Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 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)

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