Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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18911 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 17 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3439196
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728222
DBPR license4603527

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beets in beer walk in cooler.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at kitchen front entrance.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceilings. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area in front of walk in cooler covered with standing water.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.

#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor at cook line and observed box of raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.