Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres

Last inspected:

1351 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Overview

Rebel #849, a convenience store in Lehigh Acres, had one FDACS inspection on record on November 5, 2025. The inspection identified 9 violations, including a priority foundation citation for the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. The inspector provided guidelines for cleaning procedures during the inspection. A trainee was present and all findings were verified by the primary inspector.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Provided guidelines for the clean up of vomiting and diarrhea events.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
RETAIL: Dark residue on the outside portion of ice chute.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
RETAIL: Written procedures are not available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)
RETAIL: Coffee filters stored uncovered on top of coffee brewer.
4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
BACKROOM: Inverted drink crates used for storage in the walk-in cooler.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
BACKROOM: Spray wand of the warewash sink (COS) spray wand was cleaned.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
BACKROOM: Warewash sink faucet leaking.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
BACKROOM: hand sink basin with dried food residue.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
BACKROOM: Dust accumulation on walk in cooler ceiling.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
BACKROOM: Mop stored directly on the floor near the mop sink.

Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 5, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres had?
Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres find?
Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 5, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rebel # 849 in Lehigh Acres are: 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E); 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-903.11(C): Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C).

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