Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WHEELERS ARCADIA LLC

13 S MONROE AVE · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3444885
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733911
DBPR license2400252

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 30, 2024 10:29 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 2, 2024 9:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack egg shells, no hand wash. Cook washed hands after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over reach in freezer, operator took down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid and other pesticides near triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor behind chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter butter cups were at 66F, operator removed and put in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in crock pot on counter at 117F . Employee turned up dial. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#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. Observed no employee agreements, printed for operator and signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under three compartment sink, and other areas, coving missing and not properly attached to wall. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises.Observed 1 dead roach behind chest freezer on floor **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in between the fryer and behind cooking equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed front counter, where the hand sink is, hole in the wall on both sides. Also observed wall damaged across from the chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the glass top chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights in the kitchen area, not shielded. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.