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3310 DEL PRADO BLVD S · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471650
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782647
DBPR license4607790

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked sausage 50F cold hold, American cheese 48F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded of time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine and quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad not date marked in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink in dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tasting spoons. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.