ALBUFERA
4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.834.7170
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer station reach-in cooler, house made blue cheese dressing (57F - Cold Holding); house made buttermilk ranch (55F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Discussed implementing use of time as a public health control for high volume items, plan already in place.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over fryer.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method. In walk-in cooler, observed housemade tomato sauce and housemade buttermilk ranch cooling in large, covered plastic containers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled in far end bar area.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
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 with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ 5 employees present in kitchen handling food, no certified food managerA present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by back of kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler and under prep stations, employees food, drinks and personal belongings stored with food or clean utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic bag covering hose bibb over sink next to ice machine with mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets on tall silver reach-in freezer by fryer soiled.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Housemade pizza sauce and cooked chicken wings held using time, no marking of time as indicated in written plan, out for 1 hour per operator. Discussed with operator options to track time for items held at room temperature.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under handwash sink at entrance to coo line by pizza oven.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen employee cell phones, bags, foods, drinks and other personal items stored over food prep and storage areas. Spoke with operator about designing a specific area of kitchen for all employee belongings.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed non slip mat in ferrying part of triple sink heavily worn, soiled, not designed to be easily cleaned.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in cooler, by back door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (57F - Cooling, ambient) per operator for 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked chicken wings per operator out for 50 minutes, per plan on four hour hold time, not marked on chart. Operator updated the chart with time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (57F - Cooling, ambient) per operator for 6 hours.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under front of kitchen handwash sink. Repeat 3/28/2023.
Usage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee using power drill with a whisk attached to mix wing sauce. Discussed with operator need for food grade tools and equipment for use in kitchen. Operator discontinued using drill.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under front of kitchen handwash sink. Repeat 3/28/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked tiles with pieces missing throughout main kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat 3/28/2023.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 5781 LEE BLVD STE #307, Lehigh Acres — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans ketchup, 1 can jalapenos, 1 can mushrooms dented at seams in back dry storage rack.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb above mop sink.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on counter next to pizza oven used to cut and pack pizzas, next to single service pizza savers. Operator diluted and moved sanitizer to proper concentration, 100ppm chlorine.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, observed cut tomatoes and housemade buttermilk ranch dressing in large, covered, plastic containers. Spoke with operator about proper cooling techniques to encourage rapid cooling, and provided associated English and Spanish handouts.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked chicken wings on counter by fryer, housemade Tomato sauce on pizza make table, time being tracked with no written plan. Provided time as a public health control form and explained proper usage to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under front of kitchen handwash sink. Repeat 3/28/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked tiles with pieces missing throughout main kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat 3/28/2023.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. In back of restaurant dining room by restrooms, exit path blocked after first door wit cart, holiday decorations.
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