4509 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
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
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed juices stored outside in unlocked igloo style coolers on ice.
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed screening not kept closed when not selling food to the public.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handle money for customer and then change gloves without also washing hands. Discussed with operator times a proper handwashing is required in addition to glove change, operator properly washed hands before continuing food service. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By grill, fresh garlic in oil (98F - Hot Holding) for 100 minutes per operator. Discussed using time as a public health control and provided form.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In tall glass door reach-in cooler, no foods date labeled including cooked pork tamales stored between 1-3 days per operator. Spoke with operator regarding introducing a date labeling system.
Basic - Unclean components, attachments or fixtures. Ansel system at hood area over grill with buildup of grease.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in small silver reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper protection. As a repeat violation, discussed with operator ways to train staff in proper food storage using handout. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall glass door reach-in cooler, cooked pork tamales (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator during busy lunch service. Discussed with operator icing down foods and monitoring temperature. Warning
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over triple sink area over cooked rice. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on potable water hose Bibb, connected to multiple splitters. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over triple sink area with rice cooker. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in front of triple sink. 4 dead roaches on floor in middle of cabinet under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose hooked in unit with multiple splitters added, no vacuum breakers installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers, plastic bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice and bread stored under counter in non food grade containers and bags. Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in bottom section small silver reach-in cooler. Warning
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling up side of grill. Two live under hand sink in corner of unit. Warning
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose hooked in unit with multiple splitters added, no vacuum breakers installed. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with steam table. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler. Warning
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 under triple sink middle. 1 at entrance to unit. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes rice, bread, bottles vinegar stored on floor. Warning
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Warning
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses under grill. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bins rice under front counter not covered. Warning
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Observed unit's wastewater system hooked up to PVC pipe that is buried in the ground. Operator disconnected from system and utilizing the tank that is built into this unit. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose hooked up to clean water tank on food truck. Warning
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
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. Observed form as available but not signed. All employees working at time of inspection signed form. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle under grill. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray on outside of unit, observed grease leaking from hood system down outside walls of unit. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
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. Operator printed item.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated that they are in the process of getting certificate before opening. New licensing inspection operator has 30 days to acquire certificate.