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THE GREAT WHITE GRILL

2440 PALM RIDGE RD, SANIBEL · Lee County

Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claudine G expired on 03-22-2025 and Danielle Z expired on 06-22-2025.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Large to go containers not stored inverted behind bar. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of grease on sides of exhaust hood and walls around three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small reach in freezer next to walk in cooler This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of walnuts on front make table not labeled.

MCDONALDS 11070

8961 COLLEGE PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from ceiling from ac vent. Note: operator has area blocked off.

SOUTH CAPE DINER

1215 CAPE CORAL PKWY E, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream 62F cold hold, sour cream 58F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator states opening, closing, and door ajar. Operator turned down reach un cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in hallway at kitchen entrance.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having receptacles with lids in womens restroom.
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA 350

3412 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Open dumpster lid.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to operator during inspection.

TAQUERIA SAN JULIAN 1

11601 S CLEVELAND AVE #4, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over soda bottles at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag to proper storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near triple sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizing bucket stored with steam table. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage.

SANIBEL DELI & COFFEE FACTORY LLC

2330 PALM RIDGE RD UNIT #2, SANIBEL · Lee County

Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knives stored between make tables. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

10800 CORKSCREW RD STE# 140, ESTERO · Lee County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available for quaternary sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan for bodily fluids. Emailed and printed Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed and printed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.emailed and printed Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030

1341 SE 47 TERR, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near back kitchen exit. Operator turned on water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside handwash at bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed napkins at handwash sink.
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EL ACAJUTLA RESTAURANT

3228 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bags of raw beef and raw chicken in reach in freezer over corn. The operator corrected the items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse a metal pan in handwash sink in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed 3 compartment sink setup as wash/sanitize/rinse. Reviewed proper setup with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to operator during inspection.

HACIENDA JALISCO BAR & GRILL

4820 CANDIA ST, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat chorizo.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored next to box of sugar in wait station. Operator removed paint.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa 63F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed salsa back in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near ice machine blocked by chip storage bin.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil storage container stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area.
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1870 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler door fall off on unit closest to rear exit. Observed broken gaskets hanging on inside of reach in cooler across from flat top.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside commercial ice bin.

2110 CHIQUITA BLVD S, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cream cheese and cottage cheese. The Manager moved the raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf under the ready to eat products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open coffee on prep table. The Manager removed the open cup of coffee.

2200 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, #B, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and squid stored over plantains and pastries in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed langostinos and scallops thawing in standing water prior to cooking.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed ladder blocking mop sink in dry storage area.

4650 SOUTH CLEVELAND AVENUE #8, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler; cooked peas carrots (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator cooked peas and carrots stored on reach in cooler for one hour. Operator removed cooked peas and carrots to inside of reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw scallops stored over green beans and sauce. Operator removed raw scallops to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with prep table near cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
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LOVE BOAT ICE CREAM

1700 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL · Lee County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-06-2025
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at mop sink.

12011 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 2, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.

EMBER STEAK HOUSE

7091 COLLEGE PKWY #9, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked beef (117F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked beef stored on steamer for 2 hours. Operator increased steamer temperature.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near cook line; Raw steak container stored over chopped scallion container. Operator removed raw steak to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Handwash sink does not have running hot water near cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with equipment near cook line.
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RUSH INN BAR & GRILLE

10801 CORKSCREW RD #428, ESTERO · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket on the reach in freezer on the cookline torn, operator has replacement gasket on hand.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets in the kitchen and at the bar soiled with food residue.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom doors not tightly closing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of ice machine chute bin, operator cleaned during the inspection.

AROMAS ICE CREAM & BAKERY

4316 LEE BLVD UNIT 6, LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. By restroom, nuts stored in non-food grade containers.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under back handwash sink. Operator showed he has a vacuum breaker available to install.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall 2 door reach-in cooler in main kitchen, raw chicken over ready-to-eat crema, sauces. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet/ bakery case. Operator has all utensils at one side of bakery case, not in each item.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling out form at time of inspection.
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DAIRONS CUBAN PIZZERIA

311 DEL PRADO BLVD SOUTH UNIT #3, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under espresso machine gasket tore.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table beside pizza maker. The cell phone was removed from prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled. The manager labeled container during inspection.

EBENEZER RESTAURANT

2247 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on food items prepared prior day per operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor on cook line, the operator relocated items. Observed plastic bottled drinks on floor in hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers out of order.
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231 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 10, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tamales not protected in reach-in freezer. The owner placed tamales in food grade bags.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Form HR 5022-090 for grilled onions and ham.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed Choking Poster to Owner.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of dry beans. The scooper was removed from dry beans.

2003 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL · Lee County

Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, on shelf of make table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor under metro shelf.

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