Inspection Report

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1956 PARK MEADOWS DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 339073706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3398350
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525183
DBPR license4601787

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Nonfood grade container used for corn chips, croutons taco shells. Operator discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second reach in cooler from kitchen entrance cooked bean soup (50F – Cold Holding). Per operator left over soup from the day before needs to be discarded. Voluntarily discarded bean soup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked taco meat and ham prepared on side and held more than 24 hours in reach in freezer not properly date marked. Operator did date marked at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen and prep area ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.

#2Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink at dishmachine are water draining on floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.