LEO'S FRENCH TOAST HOUSE
19581 Palm Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33920
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food on reach on door handles and door gaskets on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink in dry storage.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken then grab a spatula without washing hand and change gloves, spoke with operator of the importance of washing hands when changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 all food in units not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink listed in original plans has been removed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed plan review not submitted reflecting changes in remodel done prior to current ownership. This was a change of ownership and a plan review was not required for a change of ownership **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Observed no plan review submitted per Tim Dillon. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink listed in original plans has been removed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed plan review not submitted reflecting changes in remodel done prior to current ownership. This was a change of ownership and a plan review was not required for a change of ownership **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in the left most reach in freezer in dry storage area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on door gaskets on reach in cooler on the cook line.
- 49-05-4:Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas operated pressure washer store in the dry storage next to the ice machine. Operator removed pressure washer. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw individually wrapped pork chops on top shelf of reach in freezer not stored according to,cooking parameters.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed in dry storage area where one was previously required. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink listed in original plans has been removed.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have proof of food handler training. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank in dry storage not properly secured. operator secured tank Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on the cook line on top of the microwave. operator removed bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. operator moved tongs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in bulk sugar bin in dry storage area. operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink in dry storage leaking on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and not wash hands before handling utensils, explained to the employee the importance of washing hands after handling raw eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5: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. Observed some food handlers card were expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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/ dirt inside isle machine bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in bulk working rice bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler doors soiled with food debris.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed C02 tank not secured in dry storage area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of cold beer on shelf above dish washing area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between box of coffee and cardboard plastic film cutting blade on shelf in dry storage.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers or walk in cooler.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of of food debris/ mold like substance on reach in refrigerator, reach in freezer, and walk in refrigerator door.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area and walk in refrigeration unit.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under mop sink outside of building and hand wash sink in dry storage area.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed softwood used as a makeshift shelf in the walk in cooler.
- 41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored with food products on shelf above table in dry storage.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer both raw chicken and raw beef have been repackaged.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage links in reach in cooler at 51F for less than 4 hours, operator moved to reach in freezer to cool. Temperature of sausage lowered to 35 FCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on the blade of can opener.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to cook line wrapped with aluminum foil and not operational.
- 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..
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dry storage area.
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of bleach in fish washing area.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water is not working at the hand wash sink in the main kitchen area.
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no copy of well testing report.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).