Fort Myers, Lee County

M Z FOOD TO GO INC

2737 LAFAYETTE ST, Fort Myers, FL 33916

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
16
1 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 24469572

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw steak container stored over turkey ham container. Operator removed raw steak container to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24469571

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near triple sink. Operator removed garbage bin. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24469576

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24469580

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near triple sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24469583

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24469585

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24469582

Basic - Ceiling in disrepair throughout storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24469573

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour container on floor near prep area.

33-19-4

Detail 24469570

Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. Multiple empty cardboards discarded around the dumpster. Operator cleaned dumpster area at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 24469574

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-16-4

Detail 24469575

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 24469579

Basic - Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination near prep area. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-55-4

Detail 24469578

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives at prep area. Operator removed the knives for sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

33-30-4

Detail 24469581

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple supermarket carts stored around the dumpster.

14-17-4

Detail 24469577

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 24469584

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not label at prep area. Operator labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 16

41-10-4

Detail 24213078

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored on prep area. Operator removed the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24213068

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 24213075

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near cook line. Operator moved garbage bin to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24213079

Basic - Ceiling shows damage throughout storage area.

33-23-4

Detail 24213077

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-12-4

Detail 24213071

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.

40-06-5

Detail 24213070

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 24213069

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-73-4

Detail 24213073

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in front walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 24213080

Basic - Food stored on floor. In back walk-in cooler; bucket of sauce stored on floor.

33-19-4

Detail 24213066

Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster.

14-42-4

Detail 24213072

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

31B-04-4

Detail 24213074

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24213076

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with accumulated grease.

25-05-4

Detail 24213067

Basic - Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor at prep area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24213081

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23806723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener with build up on blade by fryers.

31A-09-4

Detail 23806726

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot lid sitting on top of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed lid. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23806721

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator refilled papaer towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23806725

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go containers in bulk flour inside prep kitchen. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23806724

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of grease on handles and knobs of gas oven and stove top in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 23806722

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain inside walk in cooler.

29-02-4

Detail 23806720

Basic - Toilet leaking. Observed toilet leaking in women's bathroom.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 23610203

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 rusted cans of Gordon Choice chunk light tuna 4 lbs 2.5 oz each on shelf across from walk in cooler doors. Operator discarded cans during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23610209

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over uncovered cut ready to eat onions. Operator moved onions to another location. Corrected On-Site

31A-07-4

Detail 23610201

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handles broken off of hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Unable to turn on.

31B-02-4

Detail 23610208

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink in kitchen across from flat top in prep kitchen.

53B-02-5

Detail 23610204

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed female employee working in prep area, employed over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.

31B-03-4

Detail 23610206

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen across from flat top. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23610207

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handles of reach in cooler in small prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23610202

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handles on hand washing sink broken and cannot turn on water next to three compartment sink. There is another hand washing sink at end of prep line. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23610205

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in container with no label. Repeat Violation

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-05-4

Detail 22831060

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under counter in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22831056

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator confirms receipt of email. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22831062

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen across from flat top.

14-01-5

Detail 22831059

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used as scoop in flour bulk flour bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22831063

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on large bulk flour bin in hallway behind prep area.

29-09-4

Detail 22831058

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed no handles on mop sink.

29-08-4

Detail 22831061

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handles on hand washing sink broken and cannot shut off water. Operator used wrench to shut off. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 22831064

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting inside mop sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 22831057

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour bin with no label.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22776008

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade on prep table next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 22776006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed damage to reach in freezer door with exposed insulation. Ambient temperature 10F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22776007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on in use plastic lids for containers of food in walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of food debris on plastic container lids covering food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22508457

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to bags of bulk granulated sugar. Operator moved chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22508458

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM for Kingston Thompson 09/13/2023 ServeSafe. Operator stated he is scheduled to renew in two weeks. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22508465

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade on prep table next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22508464

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink in prep kitchen across from fryers. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22508459

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22508460

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 22508462

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed damage to reach in freezer door with exposed insulation. Ambient temperature 10F. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22508466

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep kitchen across from fryers. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22508463

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on in use plastic lids for containers of food in walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of food debris on plastic container lids covering food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22508456

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in prep sink no running water. Operator removed chicken from sink and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22508461

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of bulk salt unlabeled in prep area. Warning

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21971505

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plastic container of pooled eggs at 67F on prep table for 2 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21971507

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21971509

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21971506

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with aluminum pan stored inside. Operator removed pan from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21971502

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21971504

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled next to commercial mixer. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21971508

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic storage shelf with dry seasonings soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

36-60-5

Detail 21971503

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in prep kitchen door leading to outside.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21024215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris in main kitchen next to conveyor oven. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21024216

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a bowl in hand washing sink across from white stand up reach in cooler.

31B-03-4

Detail 21024213

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

14-01-5

Detail 21024211

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21024218

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to single serve wax paper on shelf under stainless steel table across from microwave.

23-03-4

Detail 21024214

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on gas stove.

08B-12-5

Detail 21024212

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tray of Taquitos uncovered in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21024217

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth on handle of oven in kitchen not in sanitizer solution. Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

41-05-4

Detail 20669516

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of Hot Shot pesticide under shelf holding flat top.

12A-09-4

Detail 20669515

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing food then leaving area, opening and closing doors and equipment then returning to preparing food wearing the same gloves. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20669518

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on can opener blade in prep kitchen next to oven.

14-01-5

Detail 20669522

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk salt.

36-34-5

Detail 20669517

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above food processor with accumulated debris.

14-36-5

Detail 20669520

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk-in freezer door damaged with insulation exposed at bottom. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20669514

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of debris on walk-in cooler door gaskets.

08B-12-5

Detail 20669521

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed whole pizza in walk-in cooler not covered on top shelf.

21-09-4

Detail 20669523

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet cloths hanging on wire rack next to conveyor oven. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20669519

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bulk salt not labeled across from flat top grill.