North Fort Myers, Lee County

SABOR A MEXICO NFM INC

13121 N CLEVELAND AVE, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 20, 2024
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22763896

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. Observed raw diced beef over raw fish in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 9-14-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22763893

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep area soiled. Repeat 9-14-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 22763894

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22763895

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Time Extended

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22763092

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for ware wash sanitation. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22763096

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce in Walk-in cooler. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22763094

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw diced beef over raw fish in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 9-14-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22763099

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 16 live roaches on top of dishwasher machine. Observed 3 live roaches under small white reach-in-freezer by entrance to kitchen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22763100

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep area soiled. Repeat 9-14-23 Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22763098

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand wash sink at bar and cooking spoons at hand wash sink at cooks line. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22763093

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22763102

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, shredded cheese, dice vegetables and meats in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22763097

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22763091

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop for bin of sauce in Walk-in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22763101

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

06-01-5

Detail 22763095

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in prep sink no running water. Warning

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 22287103

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of chicken stored over trays of raw steak and ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22287111

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside ice bin of ice machine.

31B-03-4

Detail 22287108

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to ice machine in kitchen.

29-28-4

Detail 22287105

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter to ice machine date marked 02/2018.

22-20-5

Detail 22287106

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside ice bin of ice machine. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22287113

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 22287110

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with buildup of dust in dishwasher area.

10-17-4

Detail 22287109

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between two reach in cooler's on cook's line.

38-07-4

Detail 22287107

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light cover for lights above dishwasher area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22287104

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing in woman's bathroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 22287112

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar by server station unlabeled.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

41-15-5

Detail 21914345

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution at 100ppm across from ice machine in kitchen. Operator added water, now reads 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21914349

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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21914350

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand dicer next to chest reach in freezer with food debris on the blades.

31A-09-4

Detail 21914346

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towels in hand washing sink by dishwasher. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21914343

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from soda syrup rack. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21914342

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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21914348

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice made yesterday with no date mark in walk-in cooler . Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21914347

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with buildup of black mold like substance inside ice bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21914341

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop in bulk sugar in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21914344

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets on door of walk-in cooler.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21267250

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine at 10 ppm. Operator connected new container and chlorine now at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21267246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade in prep area across from walk-in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized blade during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21267247

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with trash bags in basin next to dishwasher. Operator removed bags. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21267249

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans in walk-in cooler made yesterday with no date mark.

41-17-4

Detail 21267244

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled with pink liquid near ice machine. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21267242

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin in refried beans used as a scoop. Operator removed ramekin. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21267243

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on shelf above steam table on cooks line. Operator removed cup. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21267248

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives in crack between reach in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed knives wiped them with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21267245

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored upright on expo line.

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20902575

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20902576

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed refried beans made yesterday no date marking. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20902580

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid on table inside kitchen closest to the bar. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20902577

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20902578

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on shelf under expo table next to bags of sugar. Operator removed container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20902579

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 20512688

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20512689

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Pico de Gallo made Tuesday with no date marking in walk-in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 20512687

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical inside on table across from ice machine in kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20512684

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance buildup on interior of ice machine.

24-14-4

Detail 20512686

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives between the cracks of two reach in coolers across from flattop. Cook removed knives. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20512685

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans not properly air dried on wire rack by dish machine.