FORT MYERS, Lee County

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16520 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 136, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

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Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24313681

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24313684

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pipe and tiles blocking handwashing sink next to walk in freezer. Operator removed pipe and tiles. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24313685

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed eyeglasses stored on shelving in dry storage. Operator removed glasses. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24313680

Basic - Floor area underneath shelving in dishwash area covered with standing water.

10-12-5

Detail 24313683

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machines between uses.

42-01-4

Detail 24313682

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 24052617

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

22-08-4

Detail 24052618

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23381663

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stub brushes and sponges stored in right side hand wash sink at coffee station. Educated operator on importance of hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23381662

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink restroom.

12B-12-5

Detail 23381660

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

25-06-4

Detail 23381661

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups near coffee station.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23122847

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 50F cold hold, lobster stuffing 51F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23122850

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish wash area blocked by mop and mop buckets.

31A-11-4

Detail 23122849

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice packs stored in hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Operator removed ice packs. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 23122848

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen bread/bagels stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed boxes of squash and vegetables stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Repeat Violation

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 22719249

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet behind establishment.

41-27-4

Detail 22719248

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm.

11-27-4

Detail 22719246

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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22719252

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed colander. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22719251

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 completed form. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22719247

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-47-4

Detail 22719250

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.

24-18-4

Detail 22719253

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons.

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22459729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees Admin Complaint

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22309007

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22309006

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting out at room temperature per operator. Operator placed eggs in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22309008

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink coffee bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22309009

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22309005

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22309002

Intermediate - Spray bottle in back food prep area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22309003

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22309004

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22309001

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front kitchen area, hand wash sink in back food prep area, and hand wash sink near dishwash area. Educated operator on having hand washing signs. Repeat Violation Warning

May 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22005551

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed box of raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22005552

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.