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TARPON LODGE & RESTAURANT

13771 WATERFRONT DR, BOKEELIA · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in ware washing area blocked by kart. The chef removed kart from blocking handwashing sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign in Unisex Restroom.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

MASTELLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND STEAK HOUSE

7890 SUMMERLIN LAKES DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; butter (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); cooked clam chowder (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; butter (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); cooked clam chowder (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water 76F at cook line. Operator discarded water.
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QUALITY INN FORT MYERS CENTRAL

4760 S CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; butter (79F - Cold Holding); buffet line; waffle mix (76F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler and buffet line for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to reach in cooler at pantry. Discussed operator using the time as public health control form.
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 health reporting agreement.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bathroom and pantry. Operator provided paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in pantry.
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EUROPEAN AMERICAN BAKERY CAFE

12450 METRO PKWY UNIT 1, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open can of sweetened condensed milk with mold-like growth in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near mop sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled egg (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); ; potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); at reach in coolers across from cook line. The operator states items have been in unit for over 4 hours and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled egg (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); ; potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); at reach in coolers across from cook line. The operator states items have been in unit for over 4 hours and discarded.
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.
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1219 N HOMESTEAD RD, LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork butt stored over cleaned onions in glass reach in cooler on the cookline line. Operator moved pork.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on make table on the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser at the front counter. operator placed towels in holder.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass cracked on reach in cooler door on the cookline, observed gaskets torn on the same cooler.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door missing handle.

THE CLUB AT SHELL POINT - THE BREEZEWAY

17500 ON PAR BLVD, FORT MYERS · 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.

CLUB AT SHELL POINT-VUE

17500 ON PAR BLVD STE 100, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chopped beef stored over cooked turkey in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw beef in proper location.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potato 120F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed baked potato in hotter part of steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris on can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink on side wait station blocked by chair. Operator removed chair.
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.
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MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS

80 PONDELLA RD STE D, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle broken off on white stand up reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door closer attached, but doors does not close all the way.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in unisex bathroom.

17281 ON PAR BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles of chemicals blocking handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed chemicals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Accumulation of pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.

13880 SHELL POINT PLAZA, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash in dishwash area blocked by cart. Educated operator on keeping handwash sink accessible. Operator removed cart.
Observed buildup of debris inside baine marie water well.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

5070 BELL TOWER SHOP AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at prep area.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
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 box near server station, Operator removed employee bag.

THE EAGLE'S NEST RESTAURANT

10880 STRINGFELLOW RD, BOKEELIA · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. The operator moved trash can from blocking handwashing sink.
Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

2847 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

At time of callback inspection, no proof of employee reporting agreements.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed no consumer advisory on menu, the establishment has multiple variants of ceviche on the menu, the operator confirmed the ceviche is raw.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Gasket torn on stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.

17500 ON PAR BLVD STE 100, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried chicken 120F hot holding less than 4 hours. Operator reheated chicken to 165F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside handwash sink. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed container.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

201 N GULF DR, BRADENTON BCH · Manatee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of soap improperly stored above canned tomatoes. Operator removed the soap.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed premade pizzas in direct contact with nonfood grade garbage bags. Operator took with pizzas out.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored over the fill line in the pizza make cooler: Sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it was setup approximately 2hrs ago. Operator took the top half and put it in a cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their pizza hand sink blocked. Operator unblocked it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops for spices. Operator removed them.
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MINNIES BEACH CAFE INC

5360 GULF DR, HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed the operator plate a cooked waffle with their bare hands to be served. Operator willingly disposed of the product and put on gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 400ppm chlorine. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed the operator plate a cooked waffle with their bare hands to be served. Operator willingly disposed of the product and put on gloves.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator setup their triple sink to 100ppm and called their service provider.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sink full of ice. Operator melted the ice.
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MCDONALDS CORPORATION

6103 US HWY 301, ELLENTON · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Cheese measuring (64F - Cold Holding). Time marking shows cheese prepped 1 1/2 hours prior to inspection. Manager removed cheese and placed in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice Buildup up on walk in freezer fan guards.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed mens bathroom without hand washing signs.

5427 14TH STREET WEST, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line raw beef over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw beef.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in back kitchen area single service aluminum food pans not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room area ceiling tile damage from water leak.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

4528 119 ST W, CORTEZ · Manatee County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed many cups used as scoops for seasonings. Operator removed them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple walk in cooler shelves rusted. Operator has them on order.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign on their bar hand sink. Operator put up a new one.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a cloth used to cover clams. Operator removed the cloth.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service article not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them.

LITTLE CAESARS #658

4919 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area.Person in charge replaced towels.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler in main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area air return filtered soiled with mold like substance.

9722 SR 64 STE 120, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling soiled dishware then clean without a glove change. Operator coached employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled motor head on the floor mixer.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dish machine out of service. Service has been called. Currently utilizing the triple sink.

QUALITY INN SARASOTA AIRPORT

4800 N TAMIAMI TR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Hole in the soffit/fascia. Observed multiple holes in the soffits along the right side of the building.

1009 W ALBEE RD, NOKOMIS · Sarasota County

Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed remoulade sauce prepared on site date marked 9/19. Observed dynamite sauce prepared on site date marked 9/19. The operator discarded the above sauces.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose bibb located outside of the rear exit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed remoulade sauce prepared on site date marked 9/19. Observed dynamite sauce prepared on site date marked 9/19. The operator discarded the above sauces.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic containers used to store and in direct contact with flour and cornstarch.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for croutons. The operator removed the portion cup.
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GATOR CREEK CLUB HOUSE

9000 GATOR CREEK DR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed and emailed advisory to operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walkin cooler door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed.

MISTY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

8954 MISTY CREEK DR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer with ice buildup next to three compartment sink.

BUSHIDO SUSHI INC

125 W VENICE AVE, VENICE · Sarasota County

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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andik Asruda does not have proof of training at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish, chicken, alligator and beef that has been cut and processed onsite in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open packs of tofu in reach-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Observed open containers of kimchi in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor with rubber mats that is soiled.
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