Iguana Mia, 1027 E Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IGUANA MIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1027 E Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9160
License #: 4603557
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar area.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 91°F at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 115°F and beef at 111°F at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Across from grill and at final prep station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at stove 116°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken burritos at 50°F and cheese sauce at 53°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 0 ppm. Corrective action taken. Called repairman.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled across from grill at cookline.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings/ blade rusted.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen employee wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler, floor is buckling.
  • Basic - Hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Can opener holder in back prep area.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives at cookline stored between reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above canned goods in back food prep area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor in back food prep area in corner underneath three compartment sink.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in wait/side station.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed handwash sink drains in restrooms rusting.
  • Basic - Wall behind three compartment sink with accumulated black debris in back food prep area.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at bar cutting limes with barehands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in wait/side station and handwash sink at bar used to store bucket of sanitizing solution. Also, handwash sink at bar used as platform to place cuttingboard to cut limes.
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--precooked chicken tenders 48F in deep metal pan in reach in cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--shrimp 45F in drawer reach in cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided menus. Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container--handles of tongs at salad prep reach in cooler not stored above lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee touching ready to eat cheese with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed blacklike/graylike substance on countertops behind handwash sinks in men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--observed 3 dented Mancini Whole Fire Roasted Red Jalapeno Peppers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee at prepline/cookline area with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit--observed tongs at cookline stored inside sanitizing solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--wet wiping cloth solution.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment--observed knife stored between reach in coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours--beans 118F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided on menus for undercooked meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dented cans.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--bread crumb container near back kitchen exit.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--sauteed onions cooling in plastic bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--sour cream 53F in prep reach in cooler at end of cookline. Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of graylike substance on countertops behind handwash sink basins in men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--one 6lb 2oz can of Embasa Salsa Verde and one 6lb 6oz can of Libby's Whole White potatoes.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash at bar used to store plastic container of water.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in back food prep area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit--observed utensils/tongs stored inside water and sanitizing solution.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils--observed spray bottle of cleaning chemical stored on countertop at bar above clean glasses.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing--bar.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose at attached underneath three compartment sink at bar.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored--observed spray bottles of cleaning chemicals stored around handwash sink above clean glasses and beverages at bar.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--sugar container in back food prep/dry storage area.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--flour container
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with no handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink--handwash sink between cooklines. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at bar used to store red plastic bucket.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--bar.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom--women's restroom.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom--women's restroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food--can of insecticide stored on same shelving as bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle--bar
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. two cans of red jalapeno peppers severly dented. Corrected On Site.discarded.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bins in back prep area unlabled .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee changed gloved without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.In bar.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray cleaner stored in dry storage area with tortilla shells.
6/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--sauces in reach-in cooler across from cookline 48F and 49F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can openers.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation--raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint--cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed toilet in womens handicapped stall not flushing.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink in wait station blocked by plastic container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at bar used to store red bucket.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--flour tortillas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on fan in kitchen.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibb.Corrected On Site.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/21/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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