Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers

Last inspected:

2119 Laurel Ln, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Overview

Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers has received four stop-use orders since May 27, 2025, all citing adulterated conditions under FS 500.04 and FS 500.10 related to pest contamination. On May 27, a re-inspection identified a live roach on shelving above a 3-compartment sink in the food processing area and numerous live flies on and around food equipment, food contact surfaces, the fryer, 3-compartment sink, and deli cooler. The facility was required to clean and sanitize all affected areas. A focused inspection on May 29 resulted in a check-back release of the stop-use order after affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, and checked. An earlier inspection on February 10, 2025 documented nine violations, including cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelving and unclean boiled peanut crock pots in the food service area, both of which were corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
11Violations
4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 2 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHELLE MADDOX, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request #5133073. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use Order.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management
— Re-Inspection Required· 2 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: MICHELLE MADDOX, 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. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items will be issued until the infestation is

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
KITCHEN: Numerous amount of live flies on and around food equipment, food contact surfaces, fryer, 3-compartment sink, and deli cooler. See supplement.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
KITCHEN: Live roach observed on shelving unit above 3-compartment sink inside food processing area. See supplement. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release.

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release. Print Date: 5/27/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of LAUREL LANE GROCERY hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) MICHELLE MADDOX, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II MOHAMMED HOSSAIN, PERSON IN CHARGE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 5/27/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CARL HOLZWORTH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food Service; Boiled Peanut Crock Pots are not clean; COS; the crock pots were cleaned,
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Certified Food Manager Certificate is not posted,

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-303.12 Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12
Retail; Soda down into the ice water displays,
4-101.11(A) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food; or under normal use conditions, are not safe. Materials used to make single-service or single-use articles allow migration of deleterious substances to food or are not safe. 4-101.11(A), 4-102.11(A)(1) and (B)(1) P
Walk-in Cooler; Cardboard lining the cooler shelving, Y o
4-101.11(B)-(E) Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment, under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E) and 4-201.11 Initial if all stated observations have been corrected: __________ Y o Print Date: 2/10/2025 Page 1 of 2 o 47 Citation Description: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail; Ice Cream cases frost buildup, ;;Walk-in Cooler: The plastic Shelf Dividers black mold on them not clean, ;Walk-in Cooler; The shelving has black mold on them,
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Dumpster Area Outside; dumpster the lids left open,
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Dumpster Area Outside; the trash dumpster is stored on the grass,
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
Retail; Cob Webs hanging off the ceiling areas,
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Delicatessen; Ceiling is still missing from the hurricane in 2022, ;;Rest Room: Ceiling; is missing, ;Retail; Ceiling is missing,
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CARL HOLZWORTH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Ice Test attached,

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…

Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers last inspected?
Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers had?
Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers find?
Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Laurel Lane Grocery in North Fort Myers are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-303.12: Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12; 4-101.11(A): Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food; or under normal use conditions, are not safe. Materials used to make single-service or single-use articles allow migration of deleterious substances to food or are not safe. 4-101.11(A), 4-102.11(A)(1) and (B)(1) P.

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