PATINELLA'S CHICKEN GRILL
6810 PLANTATION SHOPPES DR UNIT 11 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03C-98-1High Priority – Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed a leftover cooked gyro cone in the reach in freezer. The operator discarded the gyro cone. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed blue cheese crumbles (52F – Cold Holding); potato salad (54F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit nearest the cash register. The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed a leftover cooked gyro cone in the reach in freezer. The operator discarded the gyro cone.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese crumbles (52F – Cold Holding); potato salad (54F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit nearest the cash register. The operator stated the items have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit at the beginning of the service counter. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the foods to a reach in cooler. The operator was emailed a Time for Public Health Control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a bowl in the handwashing sink at the front counter.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as a scoop for rice at the front counter. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the 3-door cooler in the kitchen and the reach in cooler nearest the cash register.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/2022.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on front line counter between chicken soup and brown rice. The operator properly stored the beverages.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on top of rice container at the front counter. The employees properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. The employee removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.