Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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17200 SAN CARLOS BLVD · FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County · FL 33931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3399240
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8528687
DBPR license4607439

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority09-02-5

High Priority – Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee grab a lime wedge with bare hands and place lime on rim of glass. Discussed bare hand contact with operator and observed tongs in use. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and face and began handling food without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F – Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs (ambient) (76 F – Cold Holding) on kitchen counter next to gyros spit.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, beef and pork previously prepared on sire and frozen not date marked.

Basic 2

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored on wire shelf above open containers of food (sauce)

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat from 01-30-2023 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.