Lehigh Acres, Lee County

ESMERALDA CUBAN BAKERY INC

3020 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Apr 25, 2023
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

41-05-4

Detail 21957456

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in kitchen. Operator moved can of raid. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21957451

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of raid next to clean hotel pans. Operated moved can to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21957453

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dirt grease on ceiling tiles and light panels in ceiling.

14-11-5

Detail 21957457

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door would not fully close causing water to condense and drip on floor, operator stated someone was coming to fix.

36-63-4

Detail 21957455

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed excessive grease buildup on ansul system fire prevention system.

14-69-4

Detail 21957452

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.

14-20-4

Detail 21957454

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used to line shelves, operator replaced tin foil. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21928759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chorizo sausage 53F cod hold, fresh garlic sauce 47F cold hold more than 4 hours in upright reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21928756

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21928755

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease. Can opener. Microwave oven. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21928760

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by dish rack. Operator removed dish rack. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21928761

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in front beverage hand wash sink. Operator removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21928764

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.

36-34-5

Detail 21928763

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance. Kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21928758

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

51-18-6

Detail 21928757

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-06-4

Detail 21928762

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21928754

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt bin.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-01-5

Detail 21735186

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed black beans cooling less than 4 hours. Reheated on stove to 165F. Cooling process started over. Corrective Action Taken

14-02-4

Detail 21735185

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6.

29-42-4

Detail 21735182

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 21735184

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21735189

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave.

05-08-4

Detail 21735188

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

11-26-1

Detail 21735190

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.

10-17-4

Detail 21735187

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 21735183

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 21098676

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

24-08-4

Detail 21098675

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 21098674

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

21-04-4

Detail 21098678

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21098677

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the line.

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 20850314

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on walkin freezer, chicken not in original sealed commercial packaging Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Raw chicken in same pan as raw beef on walkin freezer, storage corrected Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 20718346

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork cooling 5 hours per employee still 92°F. See stop sale Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 20718342

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20718343

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked beef in walkin cooler Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20718340

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on walkin freezer, chicken not in original sealed commercial packaging Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20718345

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20718344

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on food prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20718341

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20718347

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

14-45-4

Detail 20718338

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20718339

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 Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20718348

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

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 20398596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Food on floor in walkin freezer Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Limes on floor in walkin cooler Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20398597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer solution Time Extended Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Jul 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20331284

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 44°F, chicken 45°F in walkin cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Beef 45°F , fish 45°F etc in walkin cooler. Operator called repair company during inspection, technicians way to establishmentTime Extended Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

31A-03-4

Detail 20331283

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink in bar Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Handsink blocked by bucket, bucket moved Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20331287

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Open beverage on prep table Time Extended Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20331286

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Employee drinking from open beverage container Time Extended Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20331288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Food on floor in walkin freezer Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20331285

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-10: Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer solution Time Extended Corrected On-Site