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CARIBBEAN UNION RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

2814 LEE BLVD STE 7 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334298
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID8556717
DBPR license4607054

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.