BARACOA LATIN AMERICAN STYLE FOOD
4503 LEE BOULEVARD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook washing hands after handling raw chicken approximately 5 seconds rubbing with soap. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing, employee rewashed hands with correct rubbing step. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding) for 10 minutes while thawing per operator, temperature taken in outer parts of meat. Operator states foods will be cooked shortly. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaning chemical stored over chicken thawing in triple sink. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is expired. Last well water test performed on 1/25/2024, well water must be tested at least annually. **Warning**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Under grill, bottles vinegar and sauce stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages stored outside of mobile unit. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leak under triple sink. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in the sun outside back of mobile unit. Observed raw chicken thawing in triple sink with no running water. Spoke with operator regarding proper thawing techniques. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.