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 dateApril 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3417269
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8596877
DBPR license4601488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed food stored in bus tubs in the walk in cooler with a build up of debris/ mold like substance on the exterior surface of the bus tubs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork on shelf in the walk in cooler above ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves next to smoker in the left of the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed not all food in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours according to the operator not date marked, egg rolls, battered chicken, chicken wings.

Basic 8

#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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door aluminum peeling from door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-36-5

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

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dry storage area, to the right of the prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the perimeter walls throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-12-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:34 PM.

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

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