JINGDU JAPANESE BUFFET
13300 S CLEVELAND AVE #53 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
14-31-5High Priority – Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ginger in walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw porkâs stored over broth. Operator placed broth on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4High Priority – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7Intermediate – Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-07-6Intermediate – Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-12-5Basic – Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-47-4Basic – Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-33-4Basic – Observed: Observed shelves in dishwash area with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-13-4Basic – Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-16-4Basic – Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-32-4Basic – Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug reused as scoop. Operator discarded of jug. **Corrected-On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:30 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.