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TAKE OUT CAFETERIA

21870 PALM BEACH BLVD, ALVA · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in the walk in cooler above cans of soda. Operator moved beef.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on smooth surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed tamales in walk in freezer not covered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler door soiled.
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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #101728

13101 PAUL J DOHERTY PKWY #250, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line hot box left, cooked beef (124F - hot holding) for less than 1 hour per operator. Operator returned to grill , within 5 minutes reached temperature 178F.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Two missing at front hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.

HOT GYROS AND MORE, INC.

13101 PAUL J DOHERTY PKWY STE 260, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Also walk-in cooler vents and clean dish rack shelves.

GARTNER SKYPLEX CAFE

13200 PAUL J DOHERTY PARKWAY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage in third walk-in cooler over pasteurized eggs. Spoke with operator regarding pasteurized food storage, operator switched raw pork to bottom shelf.

ZEST AT VALENCIA BONITA

16621 VALENCIA BONITA BLVD, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at social bar. Operator posted sign.

4125 CLEVLAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spinach pastry (74F - Hot Holding); beef pastry (74F - Hot Holding); potato pastry (74F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (74F - Hot Holding) at front counter. The operator states they have been in display case since opening.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach pastry (74F - Hot Holding); beef pastry (74F - Hot Holding); potato pastry (74F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (74F - Hot Holding) at front counter. The operator states they have been in display case since opening.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front counter has faucet replaced with a hose and is being used to clean equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind counter or handwash sink in kitchen.
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ROSIE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

15201 N CLEVELAND AVE #905, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food on cook line.

SAI GON BAGUETTE

11609 S CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 30, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl.
Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Food stored on floor. Rice bags stored on floor at dry storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter. Operator discarded water.

14501 GLOBAL PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken then change gloves with no handwash. Spoke with manager, manager had employee properly wash hands before continuing work.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 2 cooks with bracelets.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at handwash sink front line disabled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks preparing food no hair restraint.
Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator replaced, 200ppm quaternary.

LEONI'S PIZZERIA

13750 FIDDLESTICKS BLVD STE 301, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bottles in back hallway.

LAS GORDITAS MEXICAN TREATS

11770A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator during inspection.

POPI'S PLACE IV

3911 US 301 N, ELLENTON · Manatee County

Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of dish washing area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing from ceiling light next to walk in freezer.

BURGER KING #2904

5909 MANATEE AVE, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment heavily damaged
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like buildup covering multiple ceiling tiles and vents in the establishment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water dripping from ceiling tiles in multiple areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the bathroom wall missing its tiles.

4705 US 301 N., ELLENTON · Manatee County

Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.

SALT BAR AND TABLE

2519 GULF DR, BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their right side make table cooler: Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Scallops (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); Lobster (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding). Operator states the product had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their right side make table cooler: Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Fish (52F - Cold Holding); Scallops (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); Lobster (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding). Operator states the product had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener and its holder with debris buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their warewashing hand sink blocked. Operator cleared the sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled. Reviewed with the operator.
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ROSEDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

5100 87 ST E, BRADENTON · Manatee County

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 some items pulled from freezer and not date marked once pulled into walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and wall beginning to drip.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed fish thawing in ROP in the walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from packaging.

PIZZANO'S PIZZA AND GRINDERZ BRADENTON

5627 14 ST W SUITE A, 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 can opener.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked pasta not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/8/26 and date marked accordingly.
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 in reach in cooler cooked chicken not dated when pulled from freezer. Person in charge stated it was pulled from freezer on 8/11/26 and date marked accordingly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.

9903 GULF DR, ANNA MARIA · Manatee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over uncooked mushrooms in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw packaged pork stored over cooked noodles in the make table cooler. Operator moved the pork.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a container of raw fish stored above a package of water bottles in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the fish.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the prep and bathroom hand sinks. Operator placed more there.
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CYPRESS SPRINGS

9085 TOWN CENTER PKWY, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a soiled ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents on the back wall over the walk in coolers.

JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO

945 10 ST E, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment conducting 48 hr exception on Sous Vide Chicken. Sous Vide Chicken stored on cook line and walk in cooler without date and time markings. Chicken was from 8/8/2026 per operator. Operator discarded chicken.
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 dish machine chlorine measuring 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with a quaternary measuring 200ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on host stand in front of house with no label.
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 at time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush with metal binding used to spread oil stored in prep area.
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THE BREAKFAST COMPANY

8491 COOPER CREEK BLVD UNIT 107, UNIVERSITY PARK · Manatee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink washing sink on the cook line with lids and scrubbing sponges in the sink well. Operator removed items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener in kitchen. Operator removed it for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease build up on the hood filters over the flat grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees cell phone on prep table. Operator moved phone.

5312 HOLMES BLVD, HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut pineapple at the bar. Operator moved the eggs.
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.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in their back prep room. Operator placed a bug light inside.
Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw shell egg whites used for certain drinks without a notification on their menu. Operator states they will switch to pasteurized egg whites.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at their inside bar room hand sink. Operator placed a sign.
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7360 55 AVE E, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in main kitchen area sanitizer bucket on food table. Person in charge removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed heat thermometer probe not working.
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/ Christian
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed in main kitchen area open employee beverage on food preparation table. Employee removed.
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GUAC SHOP MEXICAN GRILL

7307 52 PLACE E, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed whole lemons.Person in charge removed eggs.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl to dispense salt. Person in charge removed.
Garbage can located outside has no lid on 1 side of dumpster.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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PIESANOS STONE FIRED PIZZA

14633 SR 70, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on salt container. Operator labeled.

IRON EAGLE BAR AND GRILL

9371 HWY 78 W, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and par cooked chicken wings over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
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. Waitress placed lemons in drinks with bare hands. Waitress discarded lemons and drinks. Waitress was educated on proper technique.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Waitress placed lemons in drinks with bare hands. Waitress discarded lemons and drinks. Waitress was educated on proper technique.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Ice buildup in long white reach-in freezer
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