Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CASA BLANCA MODERN MEXICAN & TEQUILA BAR

9510 MARKETPLACE RD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496734
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871273
DBPR license4605784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwashing area, improperly installed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment not currently keeping tags. Provided handout and discussed tag maintenance with operator.

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Raw shelled oysters ambient cooling in walk-in cooler left in large, dense container. Operator added ice to ensure rapid cooling, within 15 minutes temperature reached 38F, fully cooled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate51-16-7

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. Establishment is already on warning for this violation from a previous inspection. Callback is due on 10/20/2024.

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

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. Since last routine inspection, operator has begun scheduling staff for training. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Printed sign for operator, sign was hung prominently at host stand by entrance to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage for rice and beans.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In bar, ice scoop and drink stirs in standing water 78F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by front drink station. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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.