2231 FIRST ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored over frozen churros and tortilla dough in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. Observed operator move chorizo to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter Used as a dump sink, observed ice dumped in sink.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed front self service soda fountain ice chute contains black/green mold like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom with broken lid on covered receptacle.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of reach in cooler prep area. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cooling) Per operator rice cooked and prepared the day before the inspection.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cooling) Per operator rice cooked and prepared the day before the inspection.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at front counter; cooked steak (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked steak placed on steamer for 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator started reheating cooked steak. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at prep area. Discussed operator about proper food preparation and employee removed her watch. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - 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 no written proof available. Warning
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on one clean plastic dish. Operator placed dish in dish area to be cleaned again. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in reach in cooler on kitchen by front door. Operator directed employee to clean item. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - 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.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarette lighter and ear pod on prep table beside hand washing sink. The personal items was removed from prep table.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - 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. Observed no clean up plan available. Operator printed and posted item. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted item. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of any current food manager certification at the time of inspection.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as scoop in bulk rice containers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in mens restroom.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen as in disrepair, water is overflowing from drain line and leaking onto floor.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk rice container. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves next to fryers. Operator discarded cardboard. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler with kegs. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed standing water in reach in cooler. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects around drain area under hand wash sink on front line. Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled single service storage area under prep table on front line near hot holding table. Warning
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored on top shelf of walk in cooler above ready to eat food. Warning
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler with kegs. Repeat Violation Warning