DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SOUTHERN GRILL

North Cleveland Avenue
Florida, 33903
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636932

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8627144

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice bin in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 Mahi Mahi in commercially packaged on cook's line in reach in cooler and in walk-in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator had cook open packaging during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing food on cook's line while wearing a watch. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom. 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 chlorine level at 0ppm. Operator contacted service tech to fix dishwasher. Set up three compartment sink during inspection.Warning **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris in prep kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in prep kitchen blocked by floor fan. Operator moved fan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. 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. Observed laminated form unsigned on communication board on cook's line. Operator made copies of form for employees to complete. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342106

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in frozen.
  • 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 of flour.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The operator placed the sanitizer bucket on bottom of microwave table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hotdogs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator is moving the hotdogs above raw hamburgers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals on prep table with plates and container of oranges. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed very low water pressure at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453846

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk-in freezer. Operator stated maintenance is working on issue. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven in prep kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in clean baskets by dishwasher.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on top of coffee machine in server side station. Operator covered filters during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in prep kitchen. Operator cleaned bin and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator printed DBPR Form HR 5030-081 and hung sign at host stand and by doors into dining room. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at end of cook's line by hand washing sink.