CASA BLANCA MODERN MEXICAN & TEQUILA BAR
9510 MARKETPLACE RD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-57-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher bar(Temperature 137F) and Dishwasher (Temperature 141F) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Dishwasher bar(10ppm chlorine) and Dishwasher Main (Temperature 159F). Operator instructed staff to send dishes from bathroom to main kitchen for proper sanitation and discontinue use of bar dishwashing machine. Time extension given 7 days from original report. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. By entrance, dessert station for food preparation, including a deep fryer, food plating, and ice cream scooping observed. No nearby handwash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time extension given 60 days from original report to allow operator time to submit for plan review. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bar and wait staff handling food, employed more than 60 days, no proof of training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time extension given to allow operator time to train staff. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by bar walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bar walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
33-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
33-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Operator has begun cleaning grease. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.