Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GUACA-MOLE

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1150 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3422374
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8638389
DBPR license4602176

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 22, 2024 11:45 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 23, 2024 10:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority10 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above food prep counter with cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects near dish rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed around 10-15 rodent droppings behind ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at front line : shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); cut onions and cilantro (45F – Cold Holding); fresh salsa (42F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 10

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener as soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and sponge stored in hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit as available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand wash sinks. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53B-13-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate02C-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 no date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#27Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near hand wash sink as unsecured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink stored above cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in bulk container. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing at 3 compartment sink as leaking where faucet meets spray hose. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label in bulk containers for sugar, spices, and rice. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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