TAKE OUT CAFETERIA
21870 Palm Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33920
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked by rear exit door in the kitchen.
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed canned tomato sauce to red outside under metal table. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease dumpster not on solid concrete pad next to dumpster. **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 flour in use bulk bin.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in walk in freezer not covered, operator covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap sitting on concrete blocks in grass/dirt area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no proof of training for all employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed proof of training for some employee. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager training within 30 days of licensing and will obtain Food handler training within 60 days of hire. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee music speaker on reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair protection, operator put on hairnet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed lime marinade juice stored on table outside behind restaurant. Observed pork butts stored outside. **Warning**
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap sitting on concrete blocks in grass/dirt area. **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near stacked ovens. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork butts in walk in freezer not covered or in protective container. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork cases thawing on table behind building, operator moved boxes to walk on cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit door in dining area locked. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken quarters at ambient room temperature at 126F, operator moved to oven for heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed server change gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch face then handle food without washing hands or changing gloves. **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with pork bellies on walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 small flying insect landed on a shelf by the grill by the back door. **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping outside building on top of lime juice marinade mix. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 doz. eggs at ambient 55F in reach in cooler according to the operator for 1 hour and a half, operator Moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03B-04-5:High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork shoulder hot holding on service line at 129F, operator moved to heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand wash sink on cook line. **Warning**
- 02D-06-5:Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed puffed wheat at service counter only labeling in Spanish. **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed towels at handwashing sink not dispensing. **Warning**
- 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 no proof of training for all employees. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 22 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. **Time Extended**
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 3 door stand up cooler to hold glass in place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed duct tape on 3 door stand up cooler to hold glass in place. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. **Time Extended**
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of food stored outside under a metal table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed cans of food stored outside under a metal table. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed soiled gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook line area with build up of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed wall in cook line area with build up of grease. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. **Warning**
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 3 door stand up cooler to hold glass in place. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen yuca stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of food stored outside under a metal table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook line area with build up of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in restaurant not landing on food contact surface. Business is open and operating. **Warning**
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 egg in reach in cooler in bulk eggs holding container. Operator discarded egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser on cook line not dispensing towels, operator fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).