Lehigh Acres, Lee County

FIVE STAR LATIN FOOD

2909 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 25, 2025
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 23733430

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle case and oil container stored on floor.

10-08-5

Detail 23733429

Basic - Scoop handle in contact with corn flour. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23733428

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the container. Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-12-4

Detail 23220230

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator shut off water to unit during inspection. Spoke with operator about necessity of running water at all times during operation. Operator turned water back on. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23220233

Basic - Floor damaged due to rust, by triple sink floor rusted leading to hole to outside of mobile unit.

08B-38-4

Detail 23220234

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic drink bottles stored on floor. Operator moved to shelving. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23220231

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair - faucet for triple sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 23220232

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers under steam well not labeled.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

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

14-26-5

Detail 22714790

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 22714789

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22714791

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 22714792

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 2024-03-13: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 12

14-26-5

Detail 22713101

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22713092

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bowls of corn dough in direct contact with non food grade bags. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22713098

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small reach-in cooler cookline left, raw chicken and eggs over ready-to-eat vegetable. In tall reach-in cooler right side cook line, raw shell eggs over cooked beef. Operator rearranged both coolers for prop food storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22713099

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by tall reach-in cooler, mozzarella (82F - Cold Holding) for less than 30 minutes per operator. Operator placed cheese in reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and explained usage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22713096

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22713091

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 Warning

28-09-5

Detail 22713100

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste emptying from hose on truck unto grass behind unit. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22713094

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

11-26-1

Detail 22713093

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

27-16-5

Detail 22713090

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink or triple sink. Operator has water shut off for unit. Operator turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22713097

Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 buckets green banana, one box green bananas, and one container oil stored on floor. Warning

50-04-4

Detail 22713095

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

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-04-4

Detail 22494639

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use for potable water.

50-03-4

Detail 22494640

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator placed decal on window. Corrected On-Site

50-04-4

Detail 22494641

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.

51-13-4

Detail 22494638

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-04-4

Detail 22494633

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use with unit. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22494634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container use as scoop in bulk maseca bin. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Time Extended

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

50-08-7

Detail 21783378

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Application submitted on 02-10-2023. Time Extended

29-04-4

Detail 21783377

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use with unit. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21783379

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification available at time of inspection. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21783382

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Application submitted on 02-10-2023. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21783381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Observed no proof of food handler training certificates at the time of inspection. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 21783380

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container use as scoop in bulk maseca bin. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-08-7

Detail 21779822

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority

29-04-4

Detail 21779821

High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use with unit. Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 21779812

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over sauces in stainless steel reach in cooler and above cooked food items in glass front reach in cooler. Warning Priority: High Priority

02D-12-1

Detail 21779811

Intermediate - Observed: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed 3 types of fresh juice that lack warning label and location prepared, operator states that juice is prepared at another license under the same ownership. Packaged juice is not to be sold until proper label is added. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53A-01-7

Detail 21779832

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification available at time of inspection. Warning Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 21779825

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Detail 21779833

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed no proof of food handler training certificates at the time of inspection. Warning Priority: Intermediate

14-01-5

Detail 21779819

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container use as scoop in bulk maseca bin. Warning Priority: Basic

Apr 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.