YUCATAN BEACH STAND
250 Old San Carlos Boulevard
Florida, 33931
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured CO2 cylinders stored on outside dock area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in public mens room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water/liquid inside reach in cooler behind outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line under char grill: fish (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding) This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 Per operator, food was stocked from walk in cooler 2 hours prior. Operator is icing down food to rapidly chillRepeat Violation **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Ground beef (48 F Cold Holding); Chicken (47 F Cold Holding); fish (52 F Cold Holding) operator had stocked food from walk in cooler 2 hours prior and will place ice on all proteins to rapidly cool and maintain food at 41 F or below. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chile and cheese sauce in walk in cooler, prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Multiple food it,especially in walk in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
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.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large bowl used as scoop in container of chili inside walk in cooler
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured CO2 cylinders stored on outside dock area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line counter. Operatpr removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Tongs hanging on edge of trash can. Operator moved tongs to dish room to be washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in public mens room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water/liquid inside reach in cooler behind outside bar.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line under char grill: fish (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding) This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 Per operator, food was stocked from walk in cooler 2 hours prior. Operator is icing down food to rapidly chillRepeat Violation **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored on shelf with portioned parmesan cheese on expo line. Operator,oved spray bottle Corrected On-Site
- 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. Chile and cheese sauce in walk in cooler, prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dish room above clean silverware. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Apple and two bottles of flavored water in reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Scallops at back prep area thawing at room temperature scallops (35 F -Cold Holding)
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-04-2024 Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade container used in direct contact with food. Tortilla chips stored in large non food grade janitorial container.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under char grill ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding), per operator less than two hours. Operator placed bags of ice to help rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line used a rinse sink. Hand sink at bar used as dump sink
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Hanging at soda bag in box rack.
- 35A-15-4:Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Wild bird observed inside enclosed bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile / vents missing. Ceiling vents missimg in dish area and on expo line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear doors not self closing and gap present at top left (looking from inside) - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: No closer has been installed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three Mantis brand fly lights on walls in dish area, prep room and at end of expo line away from food with sticky paper full of trapped small flies. Operator replaced all sticky paper.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile / vents missing. Ceiling vents missimg in dish area and on expo line.
- 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large commingled dumpster has large hole on left side of container.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Large dumpster located outside back door had lid open. Operator closed lid.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear doors not self closing and gap present at top left (looking from inside)
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small flies at entrance to kitchen not landing of food or food contact areas.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above fresh herbs and coconut flakes. Operator moved food to proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from inspection dated 05-13-2024 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
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. Mold like substance inside both ice machines next to main bar. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table by dish room entrance. Repeat from inspection dated 11-28-2023 Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turn on water to properly thaw. 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. Five small flies in kitchen area; not observed on food or food contact areas. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp and diced tomatoes. Operator moved food to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat violation form inspection dated 11-28-2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (53 F - Cold Holding) per operator food had been stocked to front line cooler from walk in cooler less than two hours prior. Operator iced down all food to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink in expo. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floors, walls, shelves, condenser fans and cases of food in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind main bar used as dump sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Hand sink behind bar being used as a dump sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as a pan liner for container of cheese. Warning
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dish area. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site 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. Cell phone on back prep table, backpack stored on shelf above prep table at fry station. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer Warning
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Approximately 20 bags of trash on ground in dumpster area, dumpsters are over flowing. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floors, walls, shelves, condenser fans and cases of food in walk in freezer Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper glove changing and hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above fully cooked ready to eat shrimp in cooks line drawer. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved all food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind outside bar and soda nozzle behind main bar. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind main bar used as dump sink. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna Nachos are not designated as a raw item. Warning
- 53A-05-6: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/. No CFM present while 5 cooks, 4 servers and two bartenders are working with food. 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. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).