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GANDULES GRILL

5705 LEE BLVD, SUITE 11-12 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404564
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8556683
DBPR license4607337

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, raw fish (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F – Cold Holding); raw pork (44F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); fresh cheese (45F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F – Cold Holding); ham (45F – Cold Holding); sour cream (44F – Cold Holding) for 3 hours due to busy morning prep period, receiving delivery. Operator called technician and iced down all foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: In walk-in cooler, housemade tomato salsa 46F – cold holding, cooked octopus 46F cold Holding, cut tomatoes 46F cold holding, fresh garlic in oil 48F cold holding, cooked beans 49F cold holding, cream 46F cold holding, sour cream 48F cold holding, cut raw beef 45F cold holding, ham 46F cold holding, raw chicken 46F cold holding, raw pork 45F cold holding all stored overnight per operator. SEE STOP SALE. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to review agreements. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Astor, Maria, Rosa, Edalmis, Anatyli, Marta employed more than 60 days, no proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given for proper training. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors are worn in main kitchen, bar, dishwashing area, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat 6/22/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.