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SPICE CLUB INDIAS GRILL

18011 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3430629
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719655
DBPR license4606878

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water, replaced with clean, and hot held at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes in deeper pan. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior of Microwave oven in middle of kitchen.

#14Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. Educated operator on importance of having running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Educated operator on importance of date marking frozen precooked foods in walk in cooler. Operator date marked before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's accessible bathroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

#4Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Naan bread cloth.

#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not working in dry storage room.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, residue on outside of microwave/cooking equipment.

#8Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use with naan bread.

#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing areas.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris naan bread station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.