TAKE OUT CAFETERIA
21870 PALM BEACH BLVD · ALVA · Lee County · FL 33920
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put on gloves without washing hands before beginning working with food. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork hot holding at 129F for less than 4 hours, operating put pork back in oven to heat up to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of winded stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-22-4Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed no proper way to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes correctly. Operator removed 3 compartment sink and replaced with 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Observed some food handlers training was expired. **Warning**
16-28-4Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 3 compartment sink replaced with a two compartment sink. **Warning**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no current well inspection report. Operator emailed copy of most recent well report. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in the sugar bulk bin as a scoop. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceilings and vents. **Warning**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside behind the restaurant. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains in walk in freezer not at least 6 inches off the floor. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed cans of tomato paste, bottled water, bread, lime juice. Being stored outside under prep table. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hood and hood vents. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in or walk in refrigeration units. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above cookline soiled heavily with grease buildup. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cases of pork being thawed outside on table behind the restaurant. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.