TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN
8880 SALROSE LN · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to store cheese in the walk in cooler. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to stored flat bread in the pizza station reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (68F – Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled behind the bar.
Basic 14
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles in the prep area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above the wait station reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust.
24-28-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean drinking glasses stored underneath a paper towel dispenser at the wait station. The operator properly stored the drinking glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of sugar stored on the floor near the liquor room walk in cooler. Observed a plastic container of flour stored on the floor in the outside storage area. The operator properly stored the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5Basic – Ice buckets stored on floor between uses near the soda machine. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin at the entrance to the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 86F standing water near the steam table. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Liquor room walk in cooler floor covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Liquor room walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.