Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CASA LUPITA CAFÉ

13120 WESTLINKS TERR STE 10 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3437808
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726834
DBPR license4605716

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in non food grade containers in kitchen, bar storage room.

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 servers and 2 cooks handling food, no certified food managerAÂ present.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.

#13Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server Judy employed more than 60 days as a food handler, no proof of training.

#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.AÂ Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.AÂ **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In kitchen main reach-in cooler, cooked rice, cooked chicken and housemade sauces no date marking, per operator stored between 1-3 days.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/binin bar area.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, pastry and bar storage room.

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in pastry kitchen, containers flour, sprinkles and icing. In dishwashing area boxes avocados, peppers and onions on floor.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in behind the bar storage room.

#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies on front counter without proper labeling.

#7Basic51-11-4

Basic – One carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in bar.

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink no cold water handle in server station.

#9Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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 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.