LA MATERA
Matera Lane
Florida, 34135
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
10
Basic
10
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top various sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking access to hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from bar area and kitchen area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled removing buffet area, removing hand washing sink from bar area and kitchen area. Also, observed establishment added a walk in cooler/ freezer and various additional food equipment. No updated plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed offering raw ceviche, moved trout and Caesar, but Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment with using reduced oxygen packaging for raw meat. No approved HACCP plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 10 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a drinking preparation. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Located in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Raw salmon was thawing in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing clothes in hand washing sink. **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/ Observed 4+ employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection. **Warning**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment with using reduced oxygen packaging for raw meat and raw fish with no approved HACCP plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).