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

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CHEESESTEAKS.COM

8646 GLADIOLUS DR UNIT 306, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Havarti cheese 66F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded cheese.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over frozen ready to eat empanada wrappers. Operator placed empanada wrappers above raw chicken.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. Observed handwash sink removed from dishwash area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense shredded provolone cheese. Operator removed cup.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
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TRES AMIGOS TAQUERIA

8660 GLADIOLUS DR UNIT 106, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meats.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cups.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. Operator has work order in place for cleaning.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

2329 SKYLINE BLVD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed the ice scooper from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from cook unit on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open drink above prep table on cook line. The manager removed the open drink.

1520 COLONIAL BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store sanitizing towel near front counter. Operator removed sanitizing towel.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near triple sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 86F near prep area. Operator discarded water.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen exit door blocked with food storage carts.
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1628 SKYLINE BLVD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink across from cook line hot water shut off. The manager stated a work order has been put it for the handwashing sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from the reach-in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

BIG ENERGY CAFE

8646 GLADIOLUS DR STE 404, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cutting boards stored behind handwash sink. Operator removed cutting boards.

DONDE EL MONO COLOMBIAN FOOD LLC

21720 S TAMIAMI TRL, ESTERO · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rolling carts blocking hand was sink in the back prep kitchen area. Operator moved cart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink on the front line. Operator placed paper towels and hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager does not have a current CFM certificate.
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. Observed no proof of any training.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for quaternary sanitizer.

COHEN AND COHEN CATERING

11220 16 METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese. The operator relocated items.

3900 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure.
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.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

1420 CORTEZ RD, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area.Person in charge mopped floors.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

THE WICKED TACO CANTINA

101 7 ST N, BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County

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 an extension added to the restaurant contains dry storage, chemical storage, and walk in coolers/freezers. This was not included on their original plans or the updated plans they sent in 2020.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting board heavily grooved.

TACO BELL #43055

5410 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for their chlorine sanitizer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their top counter coolers and steamers with debris buildup.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and debris buildup under their walk in cooler shelves.
Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster and grease receptacle lids open.

RICE BOWL ASIA HOUSE

7305 52 PL E #1A, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area reach in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.

8163 US HWY 301 N, PARRISH · Manatee County

No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored inside cornmeal rolling container in direct contact with cornmeal.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored on floor and not stored in designated location.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter near 3 completed sink and not stored in sanitizer solution.

TACO BELL #36143

6025 N US 301, ELLENTON · Manatee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at drive thru soda dispenser soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under dry storage shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stirring spoon in standing water near soda dispenser.

6511 14TH ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

WINGHOUSE BAR AND GRILL

2015 60 AVE E, ELLENTON · Manatee County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers on drying rack wet nesting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and missing on cook line floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish washing area soiled.
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8441 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Manatee County

Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted.

4726 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 dried rodent droppings on top of their dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their salad make table and front counter in ice respectively: Sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); Butter (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they make table food and Ben setup form the walk in approximately 3hrs ago and the butter had been setup approximately 2hrs ago. Operator placed the items into the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken stored above potatoes in their batter make table. Operator moved the potatoes.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not properly stored. Operator placed them in containers with lids.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed their fire extinguisher by the back exit door in the red.
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STAR FISH COMPANY

12306 46 AVE W, CORTEZ · Manatee County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in their standing cooler. Operator swapped the meats.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items improperly stored through their establishment. Operator moved them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at their prep hand sink. Operator replaced it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly inverted. Operator inverted them.

DUNKIN DONUTS 346802

14405 SR 70 EAST, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in Freezer. Operator moved items.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher on the floor next to the back door. It needs to secured on the wall.

624 9 AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

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. Observed no proof of employee training.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board not in sanitizing solution. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed drooping ceiling tile above expo line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth or easily cleanable.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line.

6220 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer 2 boxes of food stored on floor. Person in charge removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge placed in sanitizer solution.

INNOVATIVE DINING

1431 TALLEVAST RD, SARASOTA · Manatee County

Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent over the back door soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled and beginning to drip.

HOLY SMOKES BARBECUE, LLC

1431 TALLEVAST RD, SARASOTA · Manatee County

Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled and beginning to drip.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent over the back door soiled.

SERENITY COFFEE SHOP

601 SW PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Jam in cooler, operator removed.

3238 US HWY 441 S, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. Operator has requested new ones.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: operator removed open drink.

1 STOP PARTY SHOP

401 SW PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator will obtain.

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