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3604 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482923
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8825280
DBPR license4604827

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cole slaw in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook's line. Employee separated items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cooked ribs in reach in cooler on cook's line date marked 06/29/2024. Operator stated that was the correct date item was placed in refrigeration. Operator discarded item. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 17-20 rodent droppings inside wood cabinet in the inside bar. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Milk (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding); Pasteurized liquid eggs (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook's line overnight per Operator. Items discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook's line Milk (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding); Pasteurized liquid eggs (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Per Operator items stored over night in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#9Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags stored out of order in zip llc bag on end of cook's line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink for employee bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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. Observed no proof of any employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid unlabeled. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet shut off at hand washing sink in men's bathroom by inside bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no doors on entry to men and women's bathrooms by inside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in men and women bathrooms by inside bar. Observed employee leaving women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.