Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1111 HOMESTEAD RD N #19 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3409880
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8566626
DBPR license4601488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#18High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf above broccoli in walk in cooler.

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves next to smoker.

Basic 17

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine in kitchen, soiled build up of debris on top and side of machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in door handles on cookline.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen area.

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding mission or broken around inside of kitchen door and under 3 compartment sink.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door unable to close, aluminum peeling from door.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment and around perimeter of kitchen area.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walk in freezer.

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of ice machines.

#9Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on walk in freezer door.

#10Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light on the left side of the cook line burned out.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris/mold like substance o fan guards in walk in cooler, walk in cooler walls, and door gaskets on walk in cooler door.

#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic bus tubs and food containers in storage area near dish machine.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler shelves on the cookline.

#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dry storage area.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.

#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to:rice cooker on kitchen.

#17Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket on the floor near the entrance door to the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)

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