Take Out Cafeteria in Alva
Last inspected:
21870 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva, FL 33920Take Out Cafeteria in Alva has accumulated 355 violations across 39 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility was shut down in March 2024 for lacking warewashing facilities. Fire inspectors cited locked exit doors in the dining area in both 2024 and 2025, a violation corrected on-site but repeated the following year. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,160 in fines, with top recurring violations involving improper hand washing, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage.
Most recent closure: March 27, 2024 for no warewashing facilities.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Take Out Cafeteria in Alva: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
9.1
violations / inspection
9.1 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Take Out Cafeteria in Alva: Emergency Closure History (1)
Take Out Cafeteria in Alva: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025035366 | $400.00 | Apr 8, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024018199 | $400.00 | Mar 27, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2019033024 | $200.00 | Jun 24, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2016012116 | $160.00 | Mar 1, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Take Out Cafeteria in Alva: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit door in dining area locked. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit in dining room door locked.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Take Out Cafeteria in Alva: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections47 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections40 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections31 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Take Out Cafeteria in Alva: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Take Out Cafeteria in Alva last inspected?
- Take Out Cafeteria in Alva was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Take Out Cafeteria in Alva last shut down?
- Take Out Cafeteria in Alva was last shut down on March 27, 2024 for no warewashing facilities. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Take Out Cafeteria in Alva?
- The most frequently cited violations at Take Out Cafeteria in Alva are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Take Out Cafeteria in Alva had?
- Take Out Cafeteria in Alva has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Take Out Cafeteria in Alva find?
- Take Out Cafeteria in Alva was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Take Out Cafeteria in Alva ever been shut down?
- Yes, Take Out Cafeteria in Alva has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Take Out Cafeteria in Alva had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Take Out Cafeteria in Alva has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Take Out Cafeteria in Alva faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Take Out Cafeteria in Alva has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,160.00 in fines.
- How much has Take Out Cafeteria in Alva been fined?
- Take Out Cafeteria in Alva has been fined a total of $1,160.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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