Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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4900 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905-3230

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3468168
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779165
DBPR license4603564

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves while washing dishes in three compartment sink then come to cooks line and top sandwiches with ready to eat cut lettuce, tomatoes and onions using same gloves. Discussed with Operator about proper glove use and changing gloves between tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food on cooks line.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from charbroiler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and light switch in mop room soiled with dirt and grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.