Bonita Springs, Lee County

FARMER MIKES PRODUCE INC

26031 MORTON AVE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Dec 13, 2024
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
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.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23421681

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen was stored on the dry storage shelving, commingled with ingredients for food for sale to the public. Handed bottle to Operator and explained proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23421679

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pans of food in the kitchen area out of refrigeration, sitting near the stove. Employee stated food had only been out of refrigeration for 10 minutes. Explained the importance of keeping foods at proper temperature, removing only what is needed to prepare recipes and returning to refrigeration immediately. Employee stated she would return product to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling-down. Upon exiting the facility to type report 15 minutes later, hot dogs were still on the table. Reminded employee to place and keep under refrigeration. hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (61F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (63F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (63F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 23421682

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of sterno were stored directly above bottles of chocolate syrup on the wire shelving at the entrance door.

16-37-1

Detail 23421677

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: Facility has a dispenser, test strips and several bottles of quaternary sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. However, Operator states the dispenser is broken and they are hand mixing chlorine bleach to sanitize. Facility has no chlorine test strips. Educated the Operator on the importance of proper mixing chemical and proper sanitizing. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 23421676

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding has been replaced with spray foam at the juncture between the front and back room.

36-11-4

Detail 23421678

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Vinyl flooring in back prep room is torn with large holes, exposing the concrete below.

08B-38-4

Detail 23421680

Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous cases of condiments, marshmallows and single-service to-go items are being stored on the floor in the front room, most are under the service window counter.

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22897966

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal lid stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

16-37-1

Detail 22897965

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

03G-50-1

Detail 22897962

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with raw meat and raw vegetables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

50-09-4

Detail 22897964

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

40-06-5

Detail 22897961

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. Observed purse stored on top of avocados. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

25-06-4

Detail 22897963

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

08B-12-5

Detail 22897960

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw ground beef patties uncovered in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Administratively complied due to establishment closing for the summer.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22730935

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal lid stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22730934

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 22730937

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with raw meat and raw vegetables. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22730938

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22730936

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of avocados. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22730939

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22730940

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw ground beef patties uncovered in reach in freezer. Warning

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

02C-01-5

Detail 22558462

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Walk-in cooler observed to contain multiple items with no date marking. ROP pork, prepared on-site 2 days ago, contained no date marking. Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 22558464

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Walk-in cooler observed to contain multiple items with no date marking. Cooked beef, prepared on-site yesterday, contained no date marking. . Admin Complaint

03G-50-1

Detail 22558463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum-sealing meats then cooking using sous vide method. No Variance or HAACP plan for this location. Explained the requirement to Operator.. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Numerous proteins stored in Reduced Oxygen packaging, packaged on site, observed in the walk-in cooler and cooking in a water bath. Operator stated he planned to apply for a variance and submit a HACCP plan next week. Admin Complaint

02D-03-4

Detail 22558465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, green salsa, guacamole, marinated goat cheese, all in grab and go cooler at entrance. All items packaged on site and missing various elements of required information. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Tuna Salad and Chicken Salad grab and go items observed for sale near the cashier without proper labeling. Items observed marked with product name and production and date only. Time Extended

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 9

01A-05-4

Detail 22418199

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. More than three dozen fruit-based popsicles stored in a grab and go freezer. No list of ingredients was observed, no marking indicating who or where product was prepared. Also, the cellophane coverings were open on the ends of the popsicles, exposing the product to potential contamination. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22418197

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef was stored directly above whole-muscle pork.

02C-01-5

Detail 22418200

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. See Stop Sale

01B-24-5

Detail 22418192

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan.

01B-04-5

Detail 22418198

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. More than three dozen fruit-based popsicles stored in a grab and go freezer. No list of ingredients was observed, no marking indicating who or where product was prepared. Also, the cellophane coverings were open on the ends of the popsicles, exposing the product to potential contamination. Operator unable to provide documentation or invoices of where popsicles were purchased. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22418194

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink.

03G-50-1

Detail 22418195

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum-sealing meats then cooking using sous vide method. No Variance or HAACP plan for this location. Explained the requirement to Operator..

02D-02-4

Detail 22418193

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Grab and go freezer marked "Birdie's Gelato" observed to contain 17 containers of gelato for sale to the public. Containers had a list of ingredients on each product. However, no other required labeling was available. See stop sale

02D-03-4

Detail 22418196

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, green salsa, guacamole, marinated goat cheese, all in grab and go cooler at entrance. All items packaged on site and missing various elements of required information.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 21902112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go reach-in cooler in front of market - cut fruit, packaged greens, vegetable and cheese, housemade salsa, and cheesecake missing proper labeling. Also banana bread prepared in house next to register lacking proper label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Time Extended

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-04-5

Detail 21734596

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. In grab and go reach-in cooler in front of market, packaged mozzarella has no proof of coming from an approved provider - no labeling, operator unable to provide receipt or other proof at time of inspection. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21734590

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided pH test kit, establishment utilizing quaternary sanitizer, no test kit available. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21734594

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 21734595

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21734597

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21734593

Basic - Floor damaged, tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In left side of upper lever prep kitchen, damage to floor leading to a hole outside. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 21734592

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go reach-in cooler in front of market - cut fruit, packaged greens, vegetable and cheese, housemade salsa, and cheesecake missing proper labeling. Also banana bread prepared in house next to register lacking proper label. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21734591

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back right corner of prep area, sugar and flour containers not labeled. Warning

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21514979

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips not available.

02C-02-5

Detail 21514981

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, cooked beef, cooked vegetable hot sauce, and yogurt sauce made in house no date labels, per operator prepared 3 days ago.

08B-47-4

Detail 21514980

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler, containers of cooked birria sauce stored on floor. Operator began moving items onto shelving. In main kitchen, bag onions and boxes sugar packets stored on floor. Corrective Action Taken

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 21065523

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager certification expired on 4/5/2016. Training needs to be completed and current once the establishment re-opens.

16-37-1

Detail 21065522

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizing quaternary sanitizer, no test kit.

33-23-4

Detail 21065524

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface outside back of kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 21065521

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. On cookline, lightning not shielded.

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 20798734

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed oranges in walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20798736

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of marshmallows, boxes canned peaches, and boxes noodles stored on floor.

25-05-4

Detail 20798735

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single use cups and paper towels stored on floor.