Lely, Collier County

CAROLES'S HOUSE CAFE AND FRENCH BAKERY

8793 TAMIAMI TRL STE 105-1, Lely, FL 34113

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Mar 14, 2025
City
Lely
County
Collier
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-05-4

Detail 23630840

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee ate a sandwich then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23630832

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the under counter next to the ice machine raw shell eggs are stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved the shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23630838

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23630837

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink. near the dry storage room is blocked by a drain board. Operator moved the drain board. There is a pan with utensils inside the hand washing sink next to the oven. Operator removed the pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23630839

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23630835

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has enlarged the dining area by moving walls into the kitchen area. The convection oven gas been removed and replaced with a table top fryer station under a hood with no fire suppression. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23630836

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at the hand washing sink near the dry storage room. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23630833

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23630831

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. An employee is eating in the dish washing area. Educated operator on eating in restricted areas. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23630834

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 23224077

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Time Extended

08B-20-4

Detail 23224076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: There is one number 10 can of pear slices and one number 10 can of mandarin oranges with dented rims not segregated from undamaged cans. See stop sale. Time Extended

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23027439

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23027443

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door under counter cooler next to the make table, heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding). Operator lowered the cooler temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23027442

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. Provided operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23027435

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink next to the oven gas been used as a dump sink. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23027438

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23027440

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There is a ice cream cooler added in the dining room. The ice cream is to be scooped by a employee, there is no hand washing sink.. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23027437

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23027434

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. Provided operator with employee health reporting agreement. Employees read and signed the agreements. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23027436

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the inside walls and ice chute in the ice machine. Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 23027441

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. See stop sale. Warning

Feb 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 22610353

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee rinsed dirty plates and cutlery then handled clean food contact surfaces without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated operator and employee on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22610361

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22610360

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by dry storage is blocked by a box of clothes and a basket on top of the sink. Operator cleared the sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22610356

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are pans of cooked chicken in the make table cooler with no date marking. Per operator the chicken was prepared four days prior.

12B-07-4

Detail 22610359

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee's drink on the cutting board of the make table.

12B-02-4

Detail 22610358

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is a employee eating in a food preparation area.

13-03-4

Detail 22610355

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees with no hair restraint preparing food. Employees tied back hair and put on hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22610354

Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a bag of flour on the floor in front of the oven.

10-08-5

Detail 22610357

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine.

Nov 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22441399

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the three door reach in cooler raw poultry is stored over cooked bacon, cold smoked salmon is stored over avocados. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22441393

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray can of stainless steel cleaner stored on a shelf above salt, honey and brownie mix.

22-02-4

Detail 22441395

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer. Operator stated that the slicer was last used the previous day. There is a black mold like substance inside the ice machine.

35A-22-5

Detail 22441401

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. There is a customer with a non-service dog in the establishment.

02B-02-5

Detail 22441398

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory while serving cold smoked salmon. Inspector provided the operator with a consumer advisory. This is a repeat violation from 2/13/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-04-4

Detail 22441392

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Operator moved the stainless steel cleaner. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22441400

Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a case of assorted pastries on the floor between the storage lockers and a chest freezer, there are two cases of frozen pastries on the floor in front of the upright freezer by the back door.

35B-03-4

Detail 22441394

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. The self closure on the exterior door in the kitchen has been disassembled.

25-05-4

Detail 22441396

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. There is aopen case of single service drink cups stored on the floor in the paper storage room.

42-01-4

Detail 22441397

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside a empty mop bucket.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 22314826

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is flour stored in direct contact with a non food grade bag.

22-02-4

Detail 22314824

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of old food debris on the dough hook in the stand mixer.

11-26-1

Detail 22314823

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. Inspector printed the operator copies of the employee health reporting agreement. Operator had employees on duty read and sign the agreement. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22314825

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the white chest freezer by the ice machine.

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21937233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 21937234

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21937231

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: There is no proof of employee food safety training available at the food service establishment. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21937232

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Time Extended

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21774336

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On a shelf in the dry storage area there is one 9.56 pound can of apricot halves with a dented rim not segregated from the undamaged cans. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21774341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to the induction stove, liquid egg (55F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (56F - Cold Holding). Per the operator the items had been holding for one hour. Operator moved the egg items to the make table cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21774343

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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21774337

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There Re 5 employees handling food with no certified food safety manager on premises. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21774339

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21774340

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels available at the hand washing sink at the end of the cook's line. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21774338

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21774342

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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21774344

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided the operator with the consumer advisory, operator placed the consumer advisory behind the counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21774335

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in the dry storage area there is one 9.56 pound can of apricot halves with a dented rim not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale. Warning

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 21289049

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee used the hand washing sink at the front counter as a dump sink. Operator educated the employee on proper use of the hand washing-sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21289051

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21289050

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Under a prep table in the back of the kitchen there is a plastic to go cup in a bin of almond flour. Operator removed the to go cup. Corrected On-Site

May 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-37-4

Detail 21110218

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. The spray hose is below the flood rim of the triple sink.