TAKE OUT CAFETERIA
21870 PALM BEACH BLVD · ALVA · Lee County · FL 33920
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of winded stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed bottle of windex stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handlers training was expired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed some food handlers training was expired. **Time Extended**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in the sugar bulk bin as a scoop. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no handle bowl used in the sugar bulk bin as a scoop. **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceilings and vents. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed accumulation of grease on ceilings and vents **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains in walk in freezer not at least 6 inches off the floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed plantains in walk in freezer not at least 6 inches off **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hood and hood vents. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed accumulation of grease on hood and hood vents **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in or walk in refrigeration units. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in or walk in refrigeration units **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above cookline soiled heavily with grease buildup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed hood vents above cookline soiled heavily with grease buildup **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed stored empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.