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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage on racks, cans hominy, tomatoes, jalapenos, evaporated milk heavily dented on seams. **Warning**
22-57-6High 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 Main (Temperature 142F) and Dishwasher Bar (chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 small flying insects in dry storage room. **Warning**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar, far end, near drink garnish. Discussed with operator proper storage of chemicals. **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed Black Sea salt containing activated charcoal and bottle of powdered activated charcoal at bar used for drinks. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle reach-in cooler drawers under main grill raw beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Also in cooler across from main grill middle, sour cream (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator closed lid iced down foods and discussed keeping lid closed with cook. Operator iced down foods for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwashing area, improperly installed at mop sink, two way splitter installed in outside dumpster area missing two vacuum breakers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/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**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clear plastic container, guacamole bowls and cast iron dish ware with dried on food debris in prep area. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster and grease receptacle lid. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from faucet at front of main dish machine, pipes under dish machine, creating standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing in prep sink far end cook line without running water. Operator turned on running water, then moved meat to walk-in cooler when it finished thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.