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

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JIMMY'S GREEK AMERICAN GRILL

901 US 27 N, SEBRING · Highlands County

Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf in kitchen with spices on it, operator moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken glass on reach in cooler door at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.

901 US 27 N STE 22, SEBRING · Highlands County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over pitcher of drinks in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner moved chicken.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory, owner put one out front.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packaged bag Passion fruit juice in front reach in cooler not labeled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straw on top of bagged juice not individually wrapped in the reach in cooler at front counter, owner moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back of kitchen.

TWEEN WATERS INN (MAIN KITCHEN)

15951 CAPTIVA DR, CAPTIVA · Lee County

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator replaced chlorine jug to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs (81 F ambient - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooks line cut out cooler: pooled eggs (73 F - Cold Holding); ham (74 F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (71 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (76 F - Cold Holding); egg whites (72 F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (73 F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (81 F ambient - Cold Holding) per operator all food items were taken out of walk in cooler three and a half hour prior. In walk in cooler lobster bisque (63 F - Cooling); crab chowder (62 F - Cooling); prepared rice (51 F - Cooling), per operator food was taken from cooks,line jot well after yesterdays sinner service and was placed in walk in cooler 13 hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line cut out cooler: pooled eggs (73 F - Cold Holding); ham (74 F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (71 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (76 F - Cold Holding); egg whites (72 F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (73 F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (81 F ambient - Cold Holding) per operator all food items were taken out of walk in cooler three and a half hour prior.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler lobster bisque (63 F - Cooling); crab chowder (62 F - Cooling); prepared rice (51 F - Cooling), per operator food was taken from cooks,line jot well after yesterdays sinner service and was placed in walk in cooler 13 hours prior.
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LA FONTANELLA RISTORANTE

7050 WINKLER RD STE 112, FT MYERS · Lee County

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 chlorine concentration at bar 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Note: operator will use working dishmachine in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed container.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked pastas, mashed potatoes, and sauces not date marked in walk. In cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having handwash sign.
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USEPPA ISLAND, BOKEELIA · Lee County

Extended time due Renovation.
Observed: 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/. Establishment is the process of renovating the entire building.

OASIS POOL BAR THE

15951 SW CAPTIVA DR, CAPTIVA · Lee County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with operator the need for proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks counter chicken tenders (101 F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken breast (102 F - Hot Holding) per operator for less than one hour. Discussed with operator the importance of proper hot holding and time as public health control. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-018-25
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as wash/dump sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar soda holsters.

NICK & STELLAS PIZZA PERFECTO

15271 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 14, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in dishwash area not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
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80 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (44F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The Manager is placing all raw products on Ice.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook washing dishes then going back on the cook line to prepare food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The current manager Rachel Certified Food Manager Certification is Expired.
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12377 S CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 18, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.

18900 N TAMIAMI TR, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed reconstituted hash browns using hot water above 140F per instructions according to Operator states item out at room temperature for less than 2 hours no time stamp. Returned to reach in cooler ambient temperature 38F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat deli turkey stored on same tray of raw ground beef. Operator moved turkey to separate shelf with ready to eat items.
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 employee crack raw shell eggs with bare hands then pick up cooked ready to eat bacon with bare hands and put on plate to serve to customer.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vial of medicine in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed item.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Tomato paste and 1-#10 can of Corned beef hash on dunnage rack in dry storage/dish area outside manager office with deep dents along the rims. Operator removed items from circulation.
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THE MORNING BLOOM

12901 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 6 & 7, FORT MYERS · Lee County

In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator removed utensil.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters covered.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS

756 SW PINE ISLAND RD, CAPE CORAL · 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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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ROOSTER'S BARN AND GRILL

8700 GLADIOLUS DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cheese sauce 50F, ground beef 48F, and gravy 49F cooling overnight. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at inside bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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900 SW PINE ISLAND RD UNIT 124, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom in employees restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area.

21301 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 400, ESTERO · Lee County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in make table across from the pizza tables with soiled gaskets.

290 NICHOLAS PKWY NW STE 8, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded the chicken wings.
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. Observed health reporting forms but not signed by employees.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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3802 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with freezers near prep area.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored wet mop properly.

SAND WEDGE CAFE

9151 LITTLETON ROAD, N FORT MYERS · Lee 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 employee bring dirty pans to dishwasher area then pick up and put away clean equipment and pans without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large trash can blocking access to hand washing sink by prep kitchen. Operator moved can.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed clean beverage holders stored inside employee bathroom. Operator removed items.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor has buildup of food and debris under shelving in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powdered sugar unlabeled in metal container. Operator labeled item during inspection.

58 NICHOLAS PKWY, #101, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Gatorade on floor in storage area. The manager placed Gatorade on storage rack shelf.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

16250 SUMMERLIN RD STE 101, FORT MYERS · Lee 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 employee pickup dropped glove from floor and washing before working with food again. Educated employee. Employee washed hands.

MELLOW MUSHROOM

53 NE PINE ISLAND RD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area above can rack.

BADA BING PIZZA CO

11600 GLADIOLUS DR UNT 316, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows heavy smoke/heat damage or is in disrepair above pizza oven. Operator has work order in place to replace ceiling tiles.
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PIER 22 RESTAURANT

1200 1 AVE W #200, BRADENTON · Manatee County

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 bar dishwasher chlorine measuring 0ppm. Establishment will wash all bar glassware in kitchen dishwasher per chef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle on soda gun in bar area soiled. Employee removed nozzle to be sanitized.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bar area in direct contact with ice. Chef removed scoop from ice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
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3399 S HWY 441, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was educated on proper technique and washed hands.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Hosin Sauce dented. Operator removed and voluntarily disposed of can.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in cloudy water in a wok on the cook line. Operator educated the cook who then washed hands correctly.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: shelves above dishwasher soiled .
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
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5318 MARINA DR, HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle hanging over canned sodas. Operator removed it.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops in their seasoning container. Operator removed them.
Stored food not covered. Observed food in the reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them.

BUTTERFIELDS FAMILY RESTAURANT

8205 US HWY 301, PARRISH · Manatee County

Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves on dry storage rack near rear exit door of kitchen.

HURRICANE HANKS/HURRICANE LIQUORS

5346 GULF DR, HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their cook line: Artichoke Heart (67F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator chose to dispose of them.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over a bag of cut mangos. Operator moved the fish.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap or hot water. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap or hot water. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially vacuum packaged grouper not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
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CHICK FIL A AT CREEKWOOD

5206 73RD LANE E, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in main kitchen area on food rack chicken (73F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been cooling for over 2 hours and time stamp confirmed . Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in main kitchen area on food rack chicken (73F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been cooling for over 2 hours and time stamp confirmed . Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on east end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered.Observed on cooks line cut lemons not covered. Person in charge covered lemons.
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