Fort Myers Shores, Lee County

SHORES BAR & GRILL

12156 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers Shores, FL 33905

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 20, 2026
City
Fort Myers Shores
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 24524500

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM Brandon Miller expired 04/08/2026, National Registry.

13-07-4

Detail 24524501

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24524499

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

33-16-4

Detail 24524498

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24186143

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over open container of ready to eat beef chili in walk in cooler. Operator moved chili Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24186146

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

24-08-4

Detail 24186144

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 24186145

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

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-6

Detail 23687860

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

33-16-4

Detail 23687861

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23356550

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat sour cream and butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23356549

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

33-16-4

Detail 23356551

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22741569

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili in walk-in cooler not date marked. The manager placed date mark stamps on chili in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22741567

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed the knife from under the toaster. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22741568

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 22741566

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed small water leakage from ceiling in 3 compartment sink area. The manager stated a work order has been placed for water leakage to be repaired. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22409165

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw bacon over ready to eat potato chips in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bacon to bottom shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22409168

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 22409166

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22409167

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22320630

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris on counter across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22320628

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cook's line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22320629

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21878244

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 21878246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris on counter across from three compartment sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21878245

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21878247

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chopped ham in walk-in cooler made yesterday with no date mark.

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

32-11-5

Detail 21345417

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in men's restroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21345418

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it by three compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 21345416

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21345419

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

21-12-4

Detail 21345420

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on cutting board of reach in cooler. Operator removed from board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20896461

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2021. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20896459

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Mr Clean spray bottle multi purpose cleaner stored next to spices on shelf above three compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 20896457

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed tongs from handle and put in dish sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20896458

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in men's restroom or woman's restroom used by employees. Operator ordered signs for restrooms. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20896460

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

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-20-4

Detail 20451132

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle. Operator removed tongs from handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20451130

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.

33-16-4

Detail 20451133

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 20451131

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour unlabeled under prep table across from stove.

45-02-4

Detail 20451134

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher by swinging doors entering the kitchen is in the red. Notified operator.