THE SAUCY MEATBALL
12401 COMMERCE LAKES DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (68F – Cooling) for 8 hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cans artichokes and olives heavily dented in dry storage shed. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in main kitchen and bar after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On cook line observed bread rolls in plastic garbage bag. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef meatballs. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Pizza reach-in cooler: mozzarella (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F – Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (49F – Cold Holding); ricotta (46F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (68F – Cooling) for 8 hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza reach-in cooler: mozzarella (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F – Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (49F – Cold Holding); ricotta (46F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle chemicals in glass door reach-in cooler by office with food. 2 bottles on prep table over food by pizza oven. Operator moved all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting boards on cook line heavily soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar used to dump ice. Pot in handwash sink on cook line. Operator cleared sinks for proper use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In pizza prep station and coolers, employee food mixed with food for customers. **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on soiled top of pizza oven. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of soda machine and gaskets to salad cooler soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.