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PARADISE COAST FUEL.

3920 CITY GATE BLVD. N, NAPLES · Collier County

Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed license number not displayed on outside of truck.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service paper bowls stored not inverted. Operator inverted for proper storage.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN

904 W MAIN ST, AVON PK · Highlands County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two 30 gallon garbage cans blocking the hand washing sink in kitchen, owner moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink in kitchen, owner replaced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease and observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of sugar and cases of hot sauce packets on the floor in the dry storage area outside.
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CHARLIE FAYE'S DEPOT

21 W MAIN ST, AVON PARK · Highlands County

Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in back storage area, operator placed thermometer in reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in back of kitchen.

MR SAMMY'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA

312 WEST INTERLAKE BLVD, LAKE PLACID · Highlands County

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 new employee with form and she signed.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind fryers and behind pizza oven.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: gas lines behind fryers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit with cooked veal - Coca Cola cooler
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BURGER KING #13922

460 US HWY 27 S, AVON PARK · Highlands County

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one fly on sliced cheese in a pan on prep table in kitchen, stop sale. Observed one fly on counter top towards back of kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.

TAQUERIA Y TIENDA JALISCO

929 S MAIN ST, LAKE PLACID · Highlands County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in reach in over cooked salsa. Operator stored Raw shell eggs correctly.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator was observed dumping mop water outside the front of restaurant when finished rinsing out mop. Operator was educated to use the mop sink in back.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked 7/31 per operator not date marked. Operator date marked items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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LITTLE CAESARS #655

300 US HIGHWAY 27 S, AVON PARK · Highlands County

Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint on in food preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee drinks in reach in freezer in the kitchen, operator removed.

THE BAGEL BAR INC

8 N ANOKA AVE, AVON PARK · Highlands County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage Patty (121F - Hot Holding); Scrambled egg (111F - Hot Holding), per operator was placed in crock pot since 7:00 am, operator voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed a case of raw hard shell eggs over a bag of grits and package of cheese in the reach in cooler in storage area, owner moved the grits and cheese to different shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu no asterisk next to cold smoked salmon.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bag of pastrami, ham and turkey in reach in cooler behind counter with no date mark, per the operator stated was bagged Monday.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to owner.
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SHOELESS JOE'S SPORTS CAFE

13051 BELL TOWER DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at top the reach in cooler at cook line.

NOMIKI'S PLAKKA

12901 MCGREGOR BLVD #3, 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. Observed cooked rice in walk in cooler in not date marked. Operator date marked foods.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on walk in cooler curtains.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Water leaking from pipe underneath outside mop sink. Educated operator on importance of fixing mop sink.
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9211 CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE, 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. Observed prepared coleslaw and potato salad made yesterday 08/04/26, not date marked in walk in cooler.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Educated operator on importance of replacing cloths once soiled. Operator discarded soiled cloths.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer bucket.
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12377 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 2, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
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. In reach in freezer; frozen cooked pork egg rolls not properly date marked. Per operator cooked pork egg rolls prepared and stored for 4 days before the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments at cook line.
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris beside oven.

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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled salt container.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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5660 BAYSHORE RD STE 49, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County

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

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

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.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator started taking food away.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.
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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.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. The manager removed placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager placed soap at handwashing sink on cook line.
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PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN

8595 COLLEGE PKWY STE 330, 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. Observed precooked chicken and precooked gyro meat not date marked in walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with pooled melted ice.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink.
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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 proof of state approved employee training. 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 food manager certification. At this time the documentation has not been received.

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