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HEADPINZ FT MYERS

14513 GLOBAL PARKWAY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403964
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8543984
DBPR license4606860

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher Main Kitchen(Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 on ceiling front service line in kitchen. 7 on ceiling dishwashing area. 20 on ceiling in dry storage mop sink area. 5 in pinboys service bar ceiling. Repeat 11/2/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Left side reach-in cooler drop in unit:; sour cream (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Repeat 11/2/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side reach-in cooler drop in unit:; sour cream (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Spoke with operator about time as a public health control and provided operator with form.Repeat 11/2/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under prep counter between walk-in coolers with clean equipment. 2 bottles sanitizer tablets and a bottle of chemicals stored on top of ware washing machine, contamination may occur. Sanitizer buckets stored under both prep tables with food for public and clean equipment. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. Repeat 11/2/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on cook line. Operator disposed ofthe chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar entrance. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one signed employee reporting agreement, the rest unavailable at time of inspection. Spoke with operator about keeping files available for routine inspection. Repeat 11/2/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine in kitchen with heavily accumulated mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in back kitchen dry storage, operator secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over single service cups on front line. Drinks under prep counters between walk-in coolers next to clean equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes napkins on floor in kitchen by side entrance from main bar. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.