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8784 ALICO RD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved chlorine sanitizer in mobile unit, per operator used to wash dishes. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer from store during inspection and placed in mobile unit. Provided operator with Manual Dishwashing handout to aid in training staff. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door Pepsi reach-in cooler, raw shrimp (53F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding) overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door Pepsi reach-in cooler, raw shrimp (53F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding) overnight per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states no approved training was given, some employees have worked over 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Both present employees no proof of review of health responsibilities. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water 89F by flat grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in mobile unit all not inverted. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water in bottles hanging by oven not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:14 PM.
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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.