TAKE OUT CAFETERIA
21870 PALM BEACH BLVD · ALVA · Lee County · FL 33920
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed non commercially packaged raw beef over un wrapped raw potato patties in reach in freezer. Operator corrected by moving beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pork sitting on counter at 65F. Operator discarded pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed side of pork at 65 degrees sitting on cart on the cookline. Operator discarded pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener stored above reach in cooler on cook line with build up of food debris. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed from location next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. observed no proof of training for some employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of brown mold like substance on interior chute of ice machine. Operator cleaned while inspection was on going. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage next to slicer on front counter prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of food in walk in cooler not stored at least 6" off the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed cans of tomato paste stored outside under prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between metal shelf and shelf by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of pork thawed on prep table outside behind the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:27 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.