SAND WEDGE CAFE
9151 Littleton Road
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
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 black mold like substance inside ice machine bin in kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook's line with staining and deep grooves.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese commercially processed ready to eat opened more than 24 hours ago, no date mark.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand washing sink.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
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 black mold like substance inside ice bin. Wiped down ice bin with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front service counter blocked with soap dispenser. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by service bar.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging thawing in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator cut open bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic single service knives and forks stored food contact surface up behind service bar.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator checked lines and fixed a kink in line. Sanitizer now dispensing at 100 ppm per cycle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed dishwasher at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer . Operator has repair service com today at noon. Operator has set up 3 compartment sink with ammonia based sanitizer at 200 parts per million. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
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 3/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food container lid cracked or broken at cooks line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in prep area by can rack. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line and prep area. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of cheddar cheese in Walk-in cooler with heavy mold-like growth. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects at prep area next to small counter top reach-in cooler landing on in use cutting board counter and bin of clean equipment under counter. Observed 12 small flying insects at dishwasher machine area some landing on clean dishes. Observed 10 small flying insects at service bar in kitchen for banquet room some landing on single service cups, straws and napkins. Observed 4 small flying insects at mop sink. Observed 20 small flying insects at garbage can in banquet kitchen. Observed 4 small flying insects at dining room bar by garbage can. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of bug spray on counter by kitchen desk area and case under 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bucket of pickles in Walk-in cooler. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheeses in Walk-in cooler that were commercially packaged and have been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at cooks line soiled, can opener at prep area soiled and microwave wave across from frier soiled. 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 cooked vegetables and sauces in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Southwest chicken on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a shelf cover next to oven in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade. Operator moved to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).