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

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13665 TAMIAMI TRL, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over dough in the 2-door reach in cooler on the bakery side. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked deli ham in the cafe side reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
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. Observed cooked farmers cheese vatrushka, cooked chicken bake, cooked chicken pie, cooked cabbage roll, cooked potato roll, and cooked quiche held at room temperature in the bakery display case. The operator stated the foods had been held for approximately 2 hours.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked farmers cheese vatrushka, cooked chicken bake, cooked chicken pie, cooked cabbage roll, cooked potato roll, and cooked quiche held at room temperature in the bakery display case. The operator stated the above foods are held under time as public health control and are discarded at 4 hours. The operator was emailed written procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator date marked the stew.
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4125 S CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 1105 A, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment and begin wrapping a sandwich without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli ham (50F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler.
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. Emailed 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. Observed unsigned employee health reporting form, the employees signed during inspection.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service cups stored within splash zone of handwash sink.
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6810 SHOPPES AT PLANTATION DR STE 2, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw beef over ready-to-eat sauces. Cook line reach-in cooler raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator moved beef to proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw ground pork in walk-in freezer. Operator moved foods for proper protection.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 ketchup, 3 corn, 2 chestnut cans heavily dented in dishwashing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back counter, cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding) stored for two hours. Spoke with operator regarding food safety and refrigeration, operator placed in reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in freezer 6 to go bags filled with meats, not food grade. Operator began replacing with food safe bags.
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LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES FORT MYERS AIRPORT

9521 MARKETPLACE RD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No updated food manager certification.
No updated food manager certification.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters.

10860 MIROMAR OUTLET DR, ESTERO · Lee County

No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash soap at hand wash sink on the front counter area. operator replaced soap.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in stainless steel refrigerator on the back line. observed gasket purchased and waiting to be installed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not displayed.

FRESH CATCH BISTRO / JUNKANOO

4765 ESTERO BLVD, FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp on cooks line make table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on True cooler in pizza station.

3533 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Observed cut cabbage slaw - 83F cold holding, in kitchen. Educated the operator the item needs to be cold held at 41F or below. Completed a stop sale again for this item.
Observed cut cabbage slaw - 83F cold holding, in kitchen. Educated the operator the item needs to be cold held at 41F or below.
Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees during callback inspection.
No date marking observed on any products during callback inspection.
Observed 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.
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10431 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, ESTERO · Lee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling. Vents and tiles soiled with grease like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with smoke and grease like substance in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust on the servers cooler on the lid and front.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing by smoker oven.
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NEXT STOP BRUNCH

10351 CORKSCREW RD, ESTERO · Lee County

Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep area with exposed rafters, and pipes, non smooth ceiling tiles hard to clean.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in freezer shelves.

6100 WHISKEY CREEK DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working with bacon picking up item from floor and not changing gloves washing hands. Educated employee. Employee changed gloves, washed hands, and put in new gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed mop bucket.

JIMMY JOHNS GOURMET SANDWICHES

8110 COLLEGE PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling tiles missing above water heater and ice machine . Educated operator on putting back ceiling tiles.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.

EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS #1370

2068 NE PINE ISLAND RD STE 400, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter blocked. The manager removed the container top from handwashing 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.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed No Hot Water in establishment the Manager stated a new hot water heater has been ordered.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above storage racks.

TONYS NY DANIELS

6900 DANIELS PKWY A3, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Dishmachine not designed for sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization. Operator has a triple sink with quaternary 150ppm set up, will sanitize dishware and understands dish machine is not built with a sanitation step.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of debris in ceiling vent by pizza oven,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler with heavy dust accumulation. Small fans by pizza prep area with heavy accumulation.

28010 RACE TRACK RD, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler ; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged cod fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaged.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
In walk in cooler ; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged cod 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled around vent near dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not label near prep area. Operator labeled flour container.
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CITANOS CAFETERIA INC

30 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT 101, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn medicine in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator removed the medicine from stand up reach-in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The manager is currently in the process of completing the Manager Certification Course.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

MR TEQUILA CUISINE

10391 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, ESTERO · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken and raw beef on the cook line at 51F operator stated it was prepared 1 1/2 hours ago. Operator moved items into the walk in cooler on ice to rapidly cool.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in the ice machine on the back interior wall in the top of the bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed unlidded cup of water next to the steam table.. operator discarded.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
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18731 THREE OAKS PKWY UNIT 4, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk, per operator opened more than 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop resting inside mop bucket and not inverted to properly dry.

TACOS ON THE ROAD

10351 CORKSCREW RD, ESTERO · Lee County

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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.

2847 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

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.
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 via email during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Gasket torn on stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.

ISLANDS PANCAKE HOUSE

2801 ESTERO BLVD UNIT P, FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit to check chlorine levels in dish machine (tube is empty)
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee on prep table next to microwave Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

TSAOCAA & HIBACHI

14261 S TAMIAMI TRL #8, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened packs hotdogs and cooked chicken per operator opened yesterday no date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauces cook line, prep area, walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by cook line.9
Food stored on floor. Sauces cook line, prep area, walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in front of kitchen under equipment.
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LEONI'S PIZZERIA

13750 FIDDLESTICKS BLVD STE 301, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In front line by Pepsi cooler reach-in cooler: milk (47F - Cold Holding); cream (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line by Pepsi cooler reach-in cooler: milk (47F - Cold Holding); cream (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed old date labels on soft salami and ham in reach-in cooler on cook line, per operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator relabeled foods.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bottles in back hallway.

505 BAREFOOT BEACH BLVD, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.

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