ALVA COUNTRY DINER
Palm Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33920
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door and floor in side kitchen door exit area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed gap beneath door and floor in side kitchen door exit area. **Time Extended**
- 32-23-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal is not working. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed urinal is not functioning. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door and floor in side kitchen door exit area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris, and fan guard with dust like substance. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front door to establishment not self closing. Warning
- 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal is not working. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM Expired 1-23-2025 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed build of up large amount Of deep grooves cuts on cutting board on cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door and reach in cooler on the cookline torn. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets on cook and service line.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal in men's room covered with a plastic bag, marked out of service. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding broken/ missing next to the stove on the cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed cove moulding broken/ missing next to the stove on the cookline. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door does not close properly operator using scraper to pry it shut, and the hand sink across from three compartment sink needs to be replaced parts broken and loose from cabinet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed walk in freezer door does not close properly operator using scraper to pry it shut, and the hand sink across from three compartment sink needs to be replaced parts broken and loose from cabinet. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exterior door to rear parking area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed gap at threshold on exterior door to rear parking area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door frame. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on the door frame. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board next to fryer on cook line-soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed cutting board next to fryer on cook line-soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 47-03-4:- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed outlet cover for light switch inside walk in cooler for walk in freezer broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed outlet cover for light switch inside walk in cooler for walk in freezer broken. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed spring on mens room door is broken and not self closing. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed ceiling at service counter by entry door damaged. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding broken/ missing next to the stove on the cookline. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door does not close properly operator using scraper to pry it shut, and the hand sink across from three compartment sink needs to be replaced parts broken and loose from cabinet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exterior door to rear parking area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door frame. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris under microwave oven on the cook line. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Warning
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal in mens room not operating and is covered with a garbage bag. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wash cloth stored on counter in between uses, operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects .Observed 5 flying insects around dish area, front counter top and by rear door. Restaurant open and operating. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board next to fryer on cook line-soiled with food debris. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine at time of inspection. Warning
- 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed outlet cover for light switch inside walk in cooler for walk in freezer broken.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water staining on ceiling in restaurant.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair and unable to remain closed due to damaged gaskets. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door leading to the rear parking lot. Operator showed me new threshold she bought and is waiting to install. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice in walk in freezer stored on the floor. Operator moved ice to shelf at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice around door frame of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old day date stickers on clean plastic containers on storage rack.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door in disrepair and unable to remain closed due to damaged gaskets.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door leading to the rear parking lot. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice around door frame of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris on the blade.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling has water damage. In kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed ceiling tile damaged. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on service counter next to dessert on counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed cell phone on counter on cook line above prep table. **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees with bracelets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed employee wearing bracelets. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door peeling aluminum on inside of door and unable to be shut completing with addition device to hold door closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair and unable to be closed properly. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light visible Under door at threshold on door exiting to back parking lot area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed gap on bottom of outside door to back parking lot area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around the door area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed buildup of ice around frame of freezer door area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-61-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed ice machine stored outside no overhead protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed outside ice machine not covered or under roof protection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance in ice machine. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling has water damage. In kitchen and prep area. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in a lidded container with no straw. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on service counter next to dessert on counter. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees with bracelets. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door peeling aluminum on inside of door and unable to be shut completing with addition device to hold door closed. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light visible Under door at threshold on door exiting to back parking lot area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around the door area. Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ice scoop on grille of soda machine. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in or walk in coolers. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease on hood filters and backsplash. Warning
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed ice machine stored outside no overhead protection. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed not all coffee filters inverted or protected next to coffee machine and in dry storage area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked prime rib in walk in cooler not covered. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of flour in walk in cooler not labeled. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 of can dented green beans and 2 cans of dented corned beef. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager did not have proof of Certifed Food Manager training. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. No proof of food handler training for any employee. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in ladies room. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed date of prepared food in walk in cooler not marked with the date the food was prepared. Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date of last service on water filter next to ice machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).