FIVE STAR LATIN FOOD
2909 Lee Boulevard
Florida, 33971
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle case and oil container stored on floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Scoop handle in contact with corn flour. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor damaged due to rust, by triple sink floor rusted leading to hole to outside of mobile unit.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic drink bottles stored on floor. Operator moved to shelving. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair - faucet for triple sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers under steam well not labeled.
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator shut off water to unit during inspection. Spoke with operator about necessity of running water at all times during operation. Operator turned water back on. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-26-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 buckets green banana, one box green bananas, and one container oil stored on floor. Warning
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
- 14-26-5:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bowls of corn dough in direct contact with non food grade bags. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small reach-in cooler cookline left, raw chicken and eggs over ready-to-eat vegetable. In tall reach-in cooler right side cook line, raw shell eggs over cooked beef. Operator rearranged both coolers for prop food storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by tall reach-in cooler, mozzarella (82F - Cold Holding) for less than 30 minutes per operator. Operator placed cheese in reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and explained usage. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to truck from water source, no vacuum breaker. Warning
- 11-27-4: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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste emptying from hose on truck unto grass behind unit. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink or triple sink. Operator has water shut off for unit. Operator turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container use as scoop in bulk maseca bin. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use with unit. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator placed decal on window. Corrected On-Site
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed non food grade hose in use for potable water.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).