La Best Bar & Grill, 2275 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Best Bar & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2275 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
License #: 4606327
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about La Best Bar & Grill, 2275 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light over the three com sink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed a missing thermometer for the rear reach in cooler next to the exit door.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed foods in the reaching cooler not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed partition between urinals in disrepair.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed bags of potatoes placed on floor in small puddle of water.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Observed ceiling finish crumbling in men's rest room.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve plastic plates on shelf over food prep surface not inverted. Items were inverted while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor at end of bar behind counter.
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Observed card board holding vegetables in soup like food in reach in cooler near rear door.
  • Basic - Hole in wall in back room near rear door.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light bulb over stove inoperable.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over cook line (fluorescent lights).
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe for sink in dry storage room disconnected from down spout.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn seal for door to reach in cooler near rear door.
  • Basic - Screen in window missing, window was left ajar overnight.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface inside reach in freezer next to rear door.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair neat to door to dry storage room, low.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at Handwash sink at end of bar behind counter.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs placed over ready to eat greens in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches run from under potato bags placed in small puddle of water on floor of back room near rear door. And one live roach in the trash container in the men's rest room
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in multiple reach on coolers.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed a torn gasket for the rear reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of Freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed the rear freezer has an accumulation of food debris on the bottom and along the shelves.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes at bar not in sanitizing bucket. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs placed over beans and rice in rear reach-in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Completely off hinge in women's bathroom. Per staff, it's being renovated. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, green beans. Also wrong label (pork labeled "greens", green beans labeled "Lima beans" **Repeat Violation**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Door completely off hinge. Male restroom.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Dec 1, 2012. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of pork chops thawing in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey etc.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery BAG in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken in reach in cooler /kitchen
3/13/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters,kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over vegetables walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken in walk in cooler
7/14/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Fish box on the floor.walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.carrots in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Plastic cup in pot of beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meat at 90 F.kitchen counter. Corrected On Site.Heated to 140 F.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.kitchen
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Produce box in walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. With food debris,kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Kitchen corner.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Bottle of bleach on prep table.kitchen
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Fryers,kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.kitchen
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.cucombers in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Rice bin in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of beef in walkin freezer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and rice bins in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over veggies,walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kItchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/22/2010.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusty shelves
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/3/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about La Best Bar & Grill? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
La Best Bar & Grill respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend La Best Bar & Grill to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of La Best Bar & Grill (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
SUBWAY 59303Fort Myers, FL
*****
MUCHO TACO MEXICANO INCFort Myers, FL
****
LJ'S LOUNGEFort Myers, FL
*
TAQUERIA SANTA FEFort Myers, FL
*****
BURGER KING #11949Fort Myers, FL
TACO BELL #24552Fort Myers, FL
THE HUT RESTAURANTFort Myers, FL
*****
LITTLE CAESARS #1Fort Myers, FL
AMERICAN CLASSIC DINERFort Myers, FL
****•
Stevie Tomato's Sports PageFort Myers, FL
*•

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

BURGERQUE
CARIBBEAN DUTCH POT
BBK'S 16 CREAM TREATS
BURGER KING #19302
BUCA DI BEPPO
CHAO CAJUN #67
BRESLER'S ICE CREAM & YOUGURT
CHINA BUFFET

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: