Fort Myers, Lee County

FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT

2736 EDISON AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33916

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jun 11, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 24618399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Time Extended

33-12-4

Detail 24618401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24618400

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Time Extended

Jun 10, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

14-15-4

Detail 24616810

High Priority - Nonfood-grade carry on bag used for corn bread- direct contact with food in walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24616809

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near cook line; liquid egg mix (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24616808

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid soap stored over single service scoops at dry storage. Operator removed liquid soap to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24616814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24616806

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butters stored at front counter at ambient temperature 71F, with 4 hours time marked on it without written procedures. Provided operator the time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24616800

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

14-05-4

Detail 24616812

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

33-09-4

Detail 24616803

Basic - Cardboards not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the cardboards inaccessible to insects and rodents. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 24616804

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner at front counter. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24616798

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning

33-12-4

Detail 24616805

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24616815

Basic - Employee wearing bracelets other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24616801

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24616807

Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at front counter. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24616799

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored the food containers inverted. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24616802

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

42-01-4

Detail 24616813

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near kitchen exit door. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24616811

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep table. Warning

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24117166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 39 minutes. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 24117163

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 24117167

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on flood prep area. Operator moved the keys to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 24117165

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape device installed over clean utensils and prep area at front counter.

25-05-4

Detail 24117162

Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored u covered at prep area. Operator stored covered. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24117164

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

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 23858049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23850563

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing, and did set up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23850566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; turkey ham (58F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); milk egg mix (55F - Cold Holding); corn beef (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items prepared and stored in reach-in cooler for two hours. Operator placed all items in ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23850565

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store tong at cook line. Operator removed the tong. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23850562

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. Operator provided blank copy and employees started signing Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23850561

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at prep area. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23850560

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees; in 86F at prep area. Operator removed utensils discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23850564

Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-28-4

Detail 23529422

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on pants then pick up clean spatula to work food on flat top. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 23529415

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef and raw pork chops over raw fish in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved items to correct shelves for proper storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 23529414

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 brown shell eggs cracked in tray in walk in cooler. Operator discarded eggs. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23529423

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23529421

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23529420

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 no food handler training for kitchen crew who have been working more than 60 days. Observed 5 cook and prep cooks no proof of training. Operator stated they ordered books.

51-11-4

Detail 23529416

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda rack unsecured.

13-07-4

Detail 23529419

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing black wristband while preparing food on cook's line.

16-46-4

Detail 23529418

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on bottom shelf of prep table ion cook's line.

25-05-4

Detail 23529417

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered on counter by coffee machine. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 22982015

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on new gloves and pick up plate ware to plate food after handling raw steak with old gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22982010

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris on prep table across from cook's line.

53B-14-5

Detail 22982014

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. Observed a few employees training have e expired. Discussed with Operator.

12B-07-4

Detail 22982012

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage in a styrofoam up on top of make table on cook's line. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22982013

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22982016

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22982011

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed iced tea filters unprotected on counter next to tea brewer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22757461

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved to bottom shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22757464

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. Operator printed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22757465

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured by soda rack near cook's line. Operator secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22757462

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while scraping plates by three compartment sink.

38-01-4

Detail 22757460

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in lights by dishwasher. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22757466

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22757463

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected by ice tea machine in kitchen. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22323456

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 50 oz cans of Mushroom soup with dented rims in dry storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded cans during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 22323461

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee loading dirty dishes into dishwasher and removing clean dishes without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove use and hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 22323460

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line without a hair restraint preparing food. Operator had employee put in a hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 22323459

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dishwasher area.

33-16-4

Detail 22323457

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22323455

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers on cook's line not inverted. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22323458

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powdered sugar and brown sugar unlabeled at server station. Operator labeled items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 21868681

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by soda syrup rack.

24-27-4

Detail 21868682

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed steam table set up next to hand washing sink on cooks line with no splash guard. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21868679

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing no hair restraint while preparing food.

33-16-4

Detail 21868680

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21844417

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed #10 can of Tomato sauce with dented seam. Operator removed from circulation. Corrective Action Taken

24-27-4

Detail 21844418

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed steam table set up next to hand washing sink on cooks line with no splash guard.

08B-38-4

Detail 21844415

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork tenderloins stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21844416

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter on counter at server station not covered with fresh coffee grounds. Operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21844414

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water on prep table next to three compartment sink. Operator put chicken under running water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 21831388

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw ground beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf and beef above chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21831390

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

24-08-4

Detail 21831389

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack next to steam table on cooks line.

14-11-5

Detail 21831387

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed melted and separated gaskets in standup hot holding unit across from three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21831391

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor near dishwasher area. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21322618

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bone in chicken over cooked ham. Operator moved chicken to shelf with Raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21322615

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning supplies stored next to Cutting boards in dishwasher area. Operator separated items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21322613

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on prep table next to steam table. Operator cleaned blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21322617

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food for customers on cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 21322614

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing in front of three compartment sink.

35B-02-4

Detail 21322616

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over soup kettle on wait station. Operator moved kettle from under device. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21322612

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers on cook's line not inverted. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 20853692

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20853691

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade mounted nest to steam table. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20853688

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced turkey prepared yesterday no date mark. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20853695

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda syrups in kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 20853694

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food.

31B-04-4

Detail 20853693

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand washing sink next to flattop missing hand washing sign.

25-06-4

Detail 20853690

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers on make table across from flattop not inverted. Operator inverted items during inspection.

02D-01-5

Detail 20853689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk spice in plastic container not labeled on shelf above prep table next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20589021

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard boiled eggs under raw chicken. Operator moved eggs to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20589022

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook with gloves wipe them on his pants then grab a single service to go item then plate food. Did not change gloves. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20589019

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (61°F - Cold Holding) for 40 minutes in reach in cooler across from flat top. Operator iced chicken. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20589015

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of dish soap next to vinegar and oil in dry storage. Operator moved chemical to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20589014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy buildup of debris on can opener blade next to Hand washing sink in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 20589020

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese prepared two days ago no date marking. Operator date marked items. Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 20589016

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed sanitizer not reading on test strips. Operator called for maintenance and is switching to three compartment sink to wash dishes. Maintenance repaired machine during inspection. New test strip was 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20589018

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile by prep sink next to three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20589012

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed hash browns stored on walk-in freezer floor.

10-01-5

Detail 20589017

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in cornmeal under prep table with the microwave.

02D-01-5

Detail 20589013

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour under prep table not labeled next to oven.