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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

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4651 US 98, SEBRING · Highlands County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Butter (69F - Cold Holding), out since 11:30 from cooler. Operator placed in walk in freezer.
Waitress touched face at expo window and did not wash hands. Waitress washed hands.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Operator frying alligator without being under a hood. Operator stated that the other fryer went down and it will be replaced today. Replacement was on site.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair between walk in and prep area.
Employee chewing medicine while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

TAQUERIA Y TIENDA JALISCO

929 S MAIN ST, LAKE PLACID · Highlands County

Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in cook line.

BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE

1380 COLONIAL BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kit stored over can food at dry storage. Operator removed first aid kit to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with bar equipment at banquet bar.
Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 106F at prep area. Operator discarded water.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.

THE HIBISCUS HOUSE OF FORT MYERS

2135 MCGREGOR BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (44F - Cold Holding) at front counter.
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. Provided a copy to operator during inspection.
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 a copy to operator during inspection.
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/. Observed front seating area has been changed to kitchen for public access, no plans submitted. There is refrigeration and a hand sink in area. Provided plan review information via email to operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy during inspection.

20 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

8950 COLONIAL CENTER DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels unable to dispense at auto paper towel feeder at front counter next to hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in bottom of stand up double door reach in cooler on cook line.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

9390 DYNASTY DR STE 101, FT MYERS · Lee County

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle under raw chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator removed scoop.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle on microwave door on shelf above salad station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on fan covers inside raw chicken walk in cooler.

EUROPEAN AMERICAN BAKERY CAFE

12450 METRO PKWY UNIT 1, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near mop sink.
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. Alejandra Torres - 5/1/23 - FRLA and Ashley Sanchez Medina.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep area at end of cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in baking area near ice machine is in disrepair.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near exit door in kitchen.
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TACO VAZQUEZ INC

18960 S TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over frozen french fries. Operator placed raw foods in proper location.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above food prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above front service area.

DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT THE FORUM

2645 FORUM BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with build up of food debris in prep area. Operator placed can opener in dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch. Operator had employee remove watch during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on shelf above clean dish table. Operator removed beverage.

821 CAPE CORAL PKWY W #9, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In large reach in freezer in front lobby area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in large three door reach in cooler. Operator segregated and labeled personal food items.

BUBBAKOOS BURRITOS

10151 ESTERO TOWN COMMONS, ESTERO · Lee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the paper storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in, reach in freezers, and reach in refrigerators soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 bag of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in contact with rice in the steam well at the front line.
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9002 ROLFES RD STE 3, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. The manager removed the containers to be washed again.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice chute in lobby.

DOCKSIDE JUICERY

5793 CAPE HARBOUR DR UNIT 123, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons inside Whirlpool reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment and underneath mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small rch in freezers.

2980 EDISON AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

TOP NOTCH BBQ AND EXOTICS

3476 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Single-service food containers stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored single service food containers inverted.

LAS GEMELAS MEXICAN FOOD

19051 S TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of frozen chorizo sausage thawing at room temperature. Operator placed sausage in reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

741 DEL PRADO BLVD N, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The owner removed the empty sanitizer pocket from handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor under front counter.

10650 METRO PARKWAY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves to begin working with food with no hand wash. Educated employee, hands properly washed before placing on gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near exit door. The operator states it was held over night and discarded the item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near exit door. The operator states it was held over night and discarded the item.

9370 DYNASTY DR, FT MYERS · Lee County

Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Observed current active license / decal not displayed. Expired decal is on front of machine,but, license is current and active in system. Decal displayed expired 12/01/2025.

TACO BELL #43055

5410 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on 7 ceiling tiles in the seating area of the establishment.

MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

491 W CORTEZ RD, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

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