Lehigh Acres, Lee County

CARIBBEAN DELIGHTS BESTRO

5600 8 ST W BLDG 3 UNIT 1, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 30, 2026
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-20-4

Detail 24550021

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 24347750

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. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling out form at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02D-03-4

Detail 24347751

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. Cheese in reach-in cooler at front no label

23-03-4

Detail 24347749

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulated dust and grease on removable hood vents.

14-17-4

Detail 24347752

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 23768262

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

33-16-4

Detail 23768261

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 23768260

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

14-17-4

Detail 23768259

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 23258566

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with foods. In back dry storage near exit, paints stored on shelf with hot sauce. Operator moved foods to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23258567

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.

02D-03-4

Detail 23258568

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. In customer self service reach-in cooler by front counter, orange cheese packed on site with no label.

14-17-4

Detail 23258569

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-32-5

Detail 22844623

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator purchased pH test kit, is using chlorine and quaternary sanitizer.

14-69-4

Detail 22844622

Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer across from steam table in back kitchen, also white reach-in freezer next to steam table.

22-16-4

Detail 22844621

Basic - Prep table shelves in middle of kitchen have accumulation of soil residues.

46-04-4

Detail 22844624

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. By bathroom at side of restaurant and back of restaurant. Not locked using key, quick unlock available.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 22844352

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer used , no test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22683315

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of liquid and dry medicines, chemicals, and personal belongings on shelving with cans and containers food back left dry storage racks main kitchen. Operator separated all items from food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22683317

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler raw chicken (48F - ambient Cooling) stored overnight per operator. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22683312

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler raw chicken (48F - ambient Cooling) stored overnight per operator. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22683314

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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22683318

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler observed ambient cooling of raw chicken in thick plastic containers, covered, packed densely. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22683311

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer used , no test strips. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22683316

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. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22683313

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind main cook line equipment. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22683319

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. Cheese wrapped in front reach-in cooler packed on site lacking label. Warning

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 21848811

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables. Operator placed raw eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21848806

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 78F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed in working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21848812

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21848808

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

11-26-1

Detail 21848815

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.

12B-12-5

Detail 21848813

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

08B-47-4

Detail 21848807

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bowl of chicken on floor in kitchen. Operator placed bowl on milk crate. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 21848810

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 21848804

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21848805

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving and backboards behind stove.

33-16-4

Detail 21848817

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 21848814

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

06-01-5

Detail 21848816

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ox tail thawing at room temperature.

21-07-4

Detail 21848809

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 21347205

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on dry storage shelves. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 20594317

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20594318

Basic - Food stored on floor.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 20380798

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 109°F under stamp, chicken moved to be reheated Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20380799

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20380797

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20380796

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site