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

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1222 CAPE CORAL PKWY, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Mens restroom main handwash sink. Operator fixed.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed ceiling leaking in back above co2 tanks near back kitchen exit. Operator has work order in place to fix.
Floor area near back kitchen exit covered with standing water. Operator has employees cleaning water.

106 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY W E18, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in ware washing area.

2240 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL · Lee County

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova Bagel listed on menu as containing smoked salmon does not designate that the menu item contains a raw ingredient. Discussed the requirements with operator and they began placing asterisks on menu.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, inside small True reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

TWISTED LOBSTER

1341 DEL PRADO BLVD S #1, CAPE CORAL · 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/
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

7950 DANI DR UNIT 345, FORT 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. Ran dishwasher twice, the chlorine sanitizer tested 0ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 yellowfin tuna fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. The manager discarded the fillets.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (50F - Cold Holding) in sushi display case. Observed roe (66F - Cold Holding) outside of sushi display, the manager placed in reach in cooler.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard in direct contact with ready to eat salads in expo cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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10020 COCONUT RD STE 130, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Required employee training expired for all employees. Observed no proof employee food safety training for any employees during follow-up inspection.

JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES

822 DEL PRADO BLVD S, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machines with rust like substance.

JETS PIZZA OF NORTH FORT MYERS

17940 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 100, N FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee chopping lettuce in prep area without a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved bag to shelf during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter of build table/ reach in cooler.

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

81 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY WEST, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.

309 SW PINE ISLAND RD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

6881 DANIELS PKWY STE 110, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In custard machine, vanilla custard mix (48F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator turned machine back on, observed cooling begin.
Live, small flying insects found. 15 total at register - 12 under beer taps and three on drain, not landing on food or clean surfaces.

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

6891 DANIELS PARKWAY, SUITE 155, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At dishwashing area, observed employee washing hands with soap less than 5 seconds. Spoke with employee, employee rewashed hands properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters on left side front line over coffee machine. Operator covered.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In near end reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded and replaced with scoops with handles.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On shelves and gaskets.

7977 DANI DR SUITE 100, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potato (105F - Hot Holding) in warming tray on cook line.
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. Manager unable to show proof of employee food handler training. A call was made and a photo of the training completion was sent.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting over 2 compartment sink, the manager removed the items to be washed again.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Out of order sign on dishmachine, the manager states it is not working.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container above 2 compartment sink, the manager removed the label.
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359 PERIWINKLE WAY, UNITS 359-3 AND 359-4, SANIBEL · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat sub sandwiches in pull drawers on cooks line. Operator moved foods to proper storage
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. Mohamed A expired on 04-01-2026
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used as a dump sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has the three compartment sink set up to sanitize prior to rinsing. Discussed with operator and observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

COOPER'S HAWK WINERY AND RESTAURANT

13671 OLYMPIC CT, OLYMPIC CT, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked vegetables tortillas soup with 2:30pm discard for 4 hours, at inspection soup is at 5 hours and marked for discard. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler middle cook line across from broiler:; blue cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours after line turnover per operator. Operator iced and all moved room to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked vegetables tortillas soup with 2:30pm discard for 4 hours, at inspection soup is at 5 hours and marked for discard. See stop sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Raw shrimp and raw breaded chicken packed dense in covered containers. Operator added ice for more rapid cooling.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In middle of cook line broiler. Operator removed.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK

7925 DANI DR STE 100, FT. MYERS · Lee County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on hair net and begin putting gloves on, manager stopped employee and he washed his hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in ice chute of self serve beverage dispenser.

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

1806 DEL PRADO BLVD S, CAPE CORAL · 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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter used for dumping.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

18990 S TAMIAMI TRL SPACE 8, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of printing out current license.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

1404 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 140, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Emailed To Management Gratuities, Tips and Operations Charges Industry Bulletin. Include Fees on Credit Card for purchases.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed increase seating to 22. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5021-103 Seating Change Evaluation Form.

DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

7921 DANI DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Multiple floor areas covered with standing water.
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor of walk in freezer.

924 DEL PRADO BLVD S, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The owner is purchasing chlorine for sanitizing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty containers in handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The manager removed empty containers from handwashing sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor. The bottles of water was removed from floor.

4219 US HWY 301 N, ELLENTON · Manatee County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink hose bibb with no vacuum breaker attached.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil wrapped bottom shelf of prep table in dishwashing area ripped.

WINGS N THINGS CORTEZ

7814 CORTEZ RD, 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 approved training for the 5 current employees.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the triple sink leaking.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the incorrect ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing under a number of equipment in the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall next to the kitchen and sink.

CHANG KAO THAI CUISINE

6233 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs over sauces and cleaned vegetables.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in the reach in cooler tofu (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

7044 US HIGHWAY 301 N, ELLENTON · Manatee County

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. Observed frozen chicken stored above frozen pork both removed from commercial packaging and stored in ziploc bags. Manager corrected storage.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above bread in kitchen area. Manager removed medicine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored next to decaf coffee and creamers on service counter. Manager removed spray bottle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager replaced soap.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cook line hand sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
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508 10 ST E, PALMETTO · 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.
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. Emailed copy of reporting agreement to operator.

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