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

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10801 CORKSCREW RD #519, ESTERO · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in the hand sink at the outside bar. Operator removed the bucket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the liquor room, main bar area and at the dishwashing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish ware at the warewashing area stacked and still wet in between containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in freezer shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the inside bar.

10801 CORKSCREW RD, #196, ESTERO · Lee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on double door stainless steel reach in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the rear of the kitchen area by the rear door.

CRISTOF'S ON MCGREGOR

10231 MCGREGOR BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese 53F cold hold, sauce 55F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice.
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 lasagna, pasta, sauces, and cooked rice not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
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1327 CAPE CORAL PKWY E STE B, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on oven door handle. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals.
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 changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on storing foods off of floor.

JINGDU JAPANESE BUFFET

13300 S CLEVELAND AVE #53, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese mix (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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 walk in cooler; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese mix (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near cook line; raw fish stored over cooked vegetables. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator fried sushi prepared and stored in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold like substance near sushi bar.
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RINCONCITO CATRACHO LATIN GRILL

2096 BEACON MANOR DR, FT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near kitchen entrance; raw steak container stored over cooked beans containers. Operator removed raw steak container to bottom shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor near kitchen exit door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
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LA POBLANITA DELI GROCERY

12145 S CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

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/ One manager training expired; Jose Gutierrez on 05/03/26.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles case stored on floor near walk in cooler. Operator removed the case proper storage.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.

1771 MANY RD, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of jalapeños with deep dents along rim. Operator discarded during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed gold bracelet on wrist of employee preparing food in kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

JERSEY MIKES FT MYERS

4600 SUMMERLIN RD SUITE C3, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwash sink in dishwash area to clean outside of bottles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self-service soda machine.

JIMMIE THE BEEF GUY

3664 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at front counter unsecured.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of peppers stored on floor.

DAVE & BUSTER'S

13499 S CLEVELAND AVE #400, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near cook line. Operator removes sanitizing solution.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored ice buckets inverted.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.

DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS

612 10 ST E, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside of sprinkle container in dry storage area.

EBENEZER RESTAURANT

2247 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on food items prepared prior day per operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor on cook line, the operator relocated items. Observed plastic bottled drinks on floor in hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers out of order.
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535 PINE ISLAND RD UNIT G, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved items to shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution on counter of make table in kitchen area. Operator removed towel and got a clean dry one.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch in kitchen area while preparing food.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed several hood filters missing above pizza oven.

1524 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT A, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in stand up reach-in freezer. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw pork on the bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave across from cook line missing door handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The manager removed cell phone from prep table.

CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

545 PINE ISLAND RD, N FORT MYERS · Lee County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picking up frozen shaved beef and placing onto flat top while wearing gloves, then pick up ready to eat rolls and vegetables using same gloves to build a sandwich. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing practices with Operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers stacked wet nesting on shelf above produce wash sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink not hung to dry.

LAN XANG FORT MYERS

12995 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 133, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 10ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink (chlorine- not set up)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw salmon stored over sliced avocado. Operator removed raw salmon to bottom shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong.
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GUAJIROS CUBAN RESTAURANT INC

11770 A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

As of time of callback, no proof of training has been received.

TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE

2621 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit mobile unit, come back inside and change gloves without hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118F - Hot Holding); beef (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table on cook line, the operator turned up the heat.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf at room temp, the operator states they had been out approximately 1hr and placed in reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Received proof of food manager certification via text message from owner.
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 reporting agreements.
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PIER 22 RESTAURANT

1200 1 AVE W #200, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers on drying shelf in dishwashing area wet nesting.
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in primary walk in cooler soiled.

DIM SUM KITCHEN

11544 PALMBRUSH TRL, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pork mix, wontons prepared onsite in the freezer without dates.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.

ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

3561 53 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 approved training for the employees.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line and under the walk in cooler shelves with debris buildup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all of their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the left corner of the dish area wall damaged.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside the ice machine.

4270 53 AVE E #5, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.

CASA BLANCA MODERN MEXICAN TEQUILA BAR

4120 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored next to condiments at bar area. Manager removed spray bottle.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects in server station near kitchen entrance. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in server station near outside exit door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line reach in coolers soiled.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink glasses stored in server station wet nesting.
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4304 14TH STREET W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauce containing butter measuring (105F) on cook line. Operator placed sauce on flat top.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in walk in freezer in direct contact with to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked ready to eat pork inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb utilizing a splitter without vacuum breaker in dumpster area.
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.
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WICKED AWESOME ICE CREAM

4122 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

CRISTINAS COCINA LLC

5108 15 ST E, UNITS 5 & 6, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed dishes and failed to sanitize. Educated Person in charge on proper 3 compartment sink use. Person in charge washed,rinsed and put in sanitizer sink for at least 7 seconds.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee used 1 compartment of the sink and only washed and rinsed dishes. Educated Person in charge on proper 3 compartment sink use. Person in charge washed,rinsed and sanitized dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

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