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11920 SARADRIENNE LANE · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406104
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552238
DBPR license4606782

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented/rust 12 oz can of cherries. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane fuel containers stored near spices at cook line. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed American cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification for Richard Lebeau expired 01/23/24 **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line closest to ice machine. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine. Educated operator on proper storage of ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bin of frozen ribs stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in dry storage food equipment room missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Educated operator on protecting lightbulbs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.