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

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2411 DEL PRADO BLVD. S., CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, corn, pinto beans and white rice not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris beside oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

NINJA THAI & SUSHI BAR

13550 REFLECTION PKWY STE 302, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On top side of reach in cooler; raw shrimp not properly separated from cooked chicken and bean sprouts. Operator removed raw shrimp to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored food container near cook line. Operator removed the container.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
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5660 BAYSHORE RD STE 49, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed equipment blocking marked exit in dining room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured by mop sink.

DIAMOND BILLIARDS

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 4, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved the raw items into walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw hamburgers in walk-in cooler. The cook moved the raw chicken beside the raw hamburgers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed objectionable odor in establishment and bathrooms. The manager stated they have a work order in for the smell in the establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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FLOCK WINE BISTRO

9405 CYPRESS LAKE DR STE A, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator started taking food away.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bruschetta 62F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Operator completed form.
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. Educated operator on updating employee food handler training.
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CHENS CHINA BISTRO

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD #55-56, 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 shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the shelled eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in reach- in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw shrimp into walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. The manager removed placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
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PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN

8595 COLLEGE PKWY STE 330, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and precooked gyro meat not date marked in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in front service mini reach-in freezer.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Standing water in bottom of front service reach-in-cooler.
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1662 NE PINE ISLAND RD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under sandwich maker gasket torn.

PDQ RESTAURANT, CLEVELAND AVE

12499 S CLEVELAND AVENUE, 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. In reach in cooler near drive through; opened gallon of milk not properly date marked. Per operator gallon of milk opened the day before inspection. Operator date marked the gallon of milk.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored single service containers inverted.

WAFFLE HOUSE #2174

3810 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (118F - Hot Holding) in steam table, the manager turned up the heat.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1485B, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front line, the operator relocated to walk in cooler. Observed red salsa (52F - Cold Holding) at salsa station. The operator added ice to salsa.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed 2 snapper fillet fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed line from tea maker in handwash sink, the operator removed the line.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed citrus squeezer coating peeling. The operator discarded.
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HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135, FORT MYERS · Lee County

At time of callback report the license has not been made current.
At time of callback there is no certified food manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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JUG CREEK CATERING

11770 A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Callback was due 7/20/26. Contacted operator on 7/22/26 and 7/28/26 regarding required food manager certification. At this time the documentation has not been received.
Callback was due 7/20/26. Contacted operator on 7/22/26 and 7/28/26 regarding required proof of state approved employee training. At this time the documentation has not been received.

20009 CORKSCREW RD STE 104, ESTERO · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above heavy cream and bags of shredded cheese. Operator moved eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in contact with the ice in the bin at the bar. Ice scoop removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from the stove/oven on the cook line. Operator removed the cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making pizza with no hair restraint.

TAQUERIA TACOMADRE

11770 A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Callback was due 7/20/26. Contacted operator on 7/28/26 regarding required food manager certification. At this time the documentation has not been received.

POPI'S PLACE TOO

815 8 AVE W, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker handles soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used as scoop inside flour rolling container in kitchen. Manager removed plate.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer fan guard.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on coffee maker. Manager removed wiping cloth.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

4510 SR 64 E, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed on cooks line melted butter time stamped use by 8/4/26 10:45pm. Person in charge discarded . Observed on cooks line bacon butter and fresh garlic butter not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
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 on cooks line melted butter time stamped use by 8/4/26 10:45pm. Person in charge discarded .
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line bacon butter and fresh garlic butter not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler by grill cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (52F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in reach in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over pork steaks.Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw ground beef.
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100 RIVERFRONT DR, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Scoop with no handle still being used in granola.

DEMI'S NOODLE HOUSE

1318 10 ST W, PALMETTO · Manatee County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Beef Broth without date marking in walk in cooler made on the morning of 8/4/2026 per operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs from oven handle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wiping cloth.

9552 BUFFALO RD, PALMETTO RD · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside of reach in cooler across from cook line measuring Shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) and Beef (47F - Cold Holding).
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw fish stored inside of counter cooler in direct contact with non food grade paper towel.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fish stored in direct contact with a non food grade to go bag inside of lobby reach in freezer.
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 establishment with no reporting agreements. Emailed copy to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near cook line with strainer inside drain with food particles in strainer.
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on reach in cooler on cook 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.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hand drill stored on prep table next single service items. Operator removed drill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food removed from original packaging not labeled near hand washing sink.
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445 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON · Manatee 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.observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm)Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called to repair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Exterior door in electrical room has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

MCDONALD'S 41249

16670 SR 64 E, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee preparing food with wrist watch. Employee removed and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.

APPALACHIAN GRILL LLC

6832 14 ST W UNIT 2, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed in main kitchen area 2 ceiling tiles with water damage.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed in kitchen area mold like substance in ice machine.

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