North Fort Myers, Lee County

BRUNCH PLACE

18900 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Mar 5, 2024
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-37-5

Detail 22693823

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Operator stated they have purchased new ceiling tiles and showed me the tiles stored by manager office. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22693820

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter in dishwasher area. Employee removed item during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22693824

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line preparing food no hair restraint. Operator had employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22693822

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of potatoes and onions stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22693825

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on trash dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22693821

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 22504906

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked pork sausage at 110F on cook's line. Operator stated it had been on time parameters for about 25 minutes. Operator reset timer at 3:30 to maintain time held.

36-37-5

Detail 22504902

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in dishwasher area and dry storage not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22504905

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line with no hair restraint.

33-11-4

Detail 22504904

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

25-06-4

Detail 22504908

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters open and unprotected on shelf next to coffee machine. Operator covered filters during inspection.

08B-54-4

Detail 22504903

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed full water pitchers around hand washing sink on server's station no splash guard.

21-12-4

Detail 22504907

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table across from manager's office not stored in sanitizer. Repeat Violation

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 17Total: 26

12A-10-4

Detail 22020214

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands then not change gloves or wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22020207

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22020197

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon in walk-in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 22020208

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22020210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris on blade by prep area outside office.

11-26-1

Detail 22020202

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 22020218

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs and cooked sausage and potatoes on counter at room temperature. Sent DBPR Form HR 5022-090 via email. Corrective Action Taken

02C-06-5

Detail 22020195

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed sliced corned beef kept frozen then date marking when thawed not adjusted.

31B-06-4

Detail 22020212

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed automatic soap dispenser at hand washing sink next to dishwasher with dead battery unable to dispense soap.

32-04-4

Detail 22020204

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors do not pull completely closed.

51-11-4

Detail 22020221

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda syrup rack not secured.

36-37-5

Detail 22020213

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in dishwasher area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.

24-27-4

Detail 22020206

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink no splash guard next to water pitchers full of water.

13-07-4

Detail 22020203

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch preparing food in kitchen area.

13-04-4

Detail 22020199

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard preparing food on cook's line with no beard guard. Discussed using restraints or a beard guard with employee. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 22020211

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack in kitchen next to walk-in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 22020200

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle oven door.

36-11-4

Detail 22020196

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in dishwasher area with bare concrete exposed through paint.

08B-38-4

Detail 22020219

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22020220

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22020209

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 22020215

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use butter left on table between customers.

25-06-4

Detail 22020216

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters with ground coffee in unprotected containers on side station by coffee machines. Operator covered containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22020201

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink with mop head not hung to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22020205

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counters by coffee station and cook's line. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22020194

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar on server side station and bulk flour in kitchen unlabeled.

46-04-4

Detail 22020198

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door in front of store locked. Operator unlocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 22020217

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door to rear hallway blocked with dry storage racks. Front glass emergency door blocked with picnic table.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

22-20-5

Detail 21600743

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

24-14-4

Detail 21600740

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife between wall and steam table. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21600744

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bacon on floor of walk-in cooler .

33-11-4

Detail 21600741

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 21600742

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign in woman's restroom. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21600739

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 21600738

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected in server station. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21600745

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-27-4

Detail 21009353

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution at 200ppm chlorine in server station. Operator added water to sanitizer now reads 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21009355

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to dishwasher with plastic container inside. Operator removed container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 21009359

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed from between equipment and had knife washed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21009360

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint preparing food for customers on cooks line.

24-08-4

Detail 21009357

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on wire rack next to walk-in cooler wet nesting.

31B-04-4

Detail 21009356

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand washing sign missing at hand washing sink in server station.

16-46-4

Detail 21009358

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on wire rack across from dishwasher.

25-02-4

Detail 21009354

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons in server side station in a ceramic mug bowl of spoon pointing up. Operator placed spoons back in mug with handles pointed up. Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 20508339

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves wipe hands on pants and put on new gloves. Educated operator on proper hand washing practices. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20508343

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over Ready to eat corned beef. Operator moved beef to another shelf next to shelled eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20508341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage in reach in cooler for 2 and a half hours temping at 53°F. Operator moved sausage into walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20508340

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

53B-14-5

Detail 20508342

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.

41-17-4

Detail 20508344

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label by dishwasher. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20508345

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.