May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2496 PALM RIDGE ROAD, Sanibel, FL 33957
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
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. A number 10 can of baked beans and a number 10 can of seasoned black beans were in a storage shelf in the kitchen with dented rims. A number 10 can of peach filling with a dented rim on prep table near kitchen entry door. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. JalapeƱos in a jar at the front counter for service with no lid or sneeze guard. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on walls and shelves of walk in cooler. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to test chlorine sanitizer. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two e,polyester employed for 11 months and one employee employed for 3 years have to proof of training. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank stored outside unsecured. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Warning
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in the walk in cooler. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over prep counter Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up to rinse, wash and sanitize. Should be set up as Wash, Rinse then Sanitize. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy amounts of oil and food debris on floor between fryers in the kitchen. Warning
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs on soiled wiping cloths at fryers. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve to go containers not stored inverted. Warning
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on work tables and counters. Repeat from 03-04-2022 Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of baked beans, a can of mixed vegetables and can of cheese sauce all with dented rims.. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Observed a number 10 can of Sysco brand vegetables with a dented rim. Time Extended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed ant killer on shelf with kitchen knives. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Observed a can of household paint on a shelf with food and above a preparation table. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on walls in the walk in cooler and a mold like substance on the nozzles and dispensers of soda fountain. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: A mold like substance present in walls of walk in cooler. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips present for chlorine sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working that stated they were hired three months ago hand no proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Two employees present at time of inspection that were hired over 60 days ago do not have required food handlers certification. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on a shelf above make table with food service equipment; dog bed, dog water bowl and dog toys behind front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Eye glasses stored on shelf above preparation counter. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint working in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Observed a cook preparing food without a hair restraint. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up to rinse, wash and sanitize. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Three compartment sink not properly set up in the correct order to wash, rinse and sanitize. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs in use on soiled wiping cloth on chicken fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Observed soiled scoops stored on top of hot holding lids that were also soiled with food debris Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In kitchen on work tables and on chicken fryers - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Solid dry wiping cloths in use on cooks line. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen by fryers and work table - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Wall next to fryers soiled with a build up of grease. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe at hand sink next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Water leaking from drain pipe at hand sink located next to walk in cooler. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine reading at over 400ppm
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of baked beans, a can of mixed vegetables and can of cheese sauce all with dented rims..
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-02-2021 Admin Complaint
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed ant killer on shelf with kitchen knives.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jar of garlic in oil inside reach in cooler not labeled with date opened. Per operator it had been opened "a while ago"
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on walls in the walk in cooler and a mold like substance on the nozzles and dispensers of soda fountain.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler used as a dump sink.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips present for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working that stated they were hired three months ago hand no proof of training.
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog present in the front counter area of establishment next to ice machine at time of inspection. Owner came and picked up dog during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken in brine with no day labels. Per operator it had been there for multiple days but unsure of actual production date.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in hallway to restroom and outside back door. Repeat from 03-31-2021 Repeat Violation
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in walk in cooler
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen. Repeat from 03-31-2021 Repeat Violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two missing tiles around vents in kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed scoops not stored with handles upright. Operator moved to proper storage Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on a shelf above make table with food service equipment; dog bed, dog water bowl and dog toys behind front counter.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint working in kitchen.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up to rinse, wash and sanitize.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen next to three compartment sink rusted and broken hinges for door.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor at three compartment sink.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on floor at fryers, under prep tables, under storage racks and behind equipment.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at the back door. Repeat from 03-31-2021 Repeat Violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing drywall at wall separating counter from kitchen on the kitchen side of establishment.
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy build up of grease and dust on exhaust hoods above chicken fryers.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Tongs stored hanging on shelf next to fryers.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs in use on soiled wiping cloth on chicken fryer.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cleaned and sanitized containers in kitchen.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In kitchen on work tables and on chicken fryers
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a number ten can almond paste opened and uncovered on a shelf next to chicken fryers
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen by fryers and work table
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe at hand sink next to walk in cooler.