FT MYERS, Lee County

POTTS SPORTS CAFE

6900 DANIELS PKWY # 26, FT MYERS, FL 33912

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
FT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 24379827

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over whole roasts of raw roast beef. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24379823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy 122F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods on stove to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24379826

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense coleslaw. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 24379819

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed bag of onions on shelving. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24379821

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 24379820

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24379824

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24379822

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Educated operator on removing old labels before cleaning. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24379825

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bins.

Oct 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-03-4

Detail 24154207

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back parts of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24154204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets middle cook line cooler torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24154205

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees middle of bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24154203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cook line coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24154206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24140842

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line far right reach-in cooler: blue cheese crumbles (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator, operator called technician. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24140847

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. With cooking spray cook line middle shelving. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 24140848

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back parts of kitchen. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24140843

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets middle cook line cooler torn. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24140845

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees middle of bar. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24140846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cook line coolers. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24140844

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above triple sink. Warning

Apr 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-03-4

Detail 23728017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Though out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23728016

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting over triple sink in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 23728019

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outdoors mop sink not connected to any drain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Outdoors mop sink still not connected to any drain, operator unable to confirm if a mop sink was added or where dirty mop water is disposed after cleaning. Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 23728018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature in triple sink, no running water. Operator turned on cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Raw ground beef thawing in trip,e sink at ambient temperature, no running water. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23577164

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon over ready-to-eat blue cheese dressing, tomato sauce. Operator placed on lower shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23577156

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-53-4

Detail 23577166

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishwashing machine with chlorine 50ppm, temperature is 112F. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23577160

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 outside near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23577168

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Though out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23577158

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting over triple sink in back kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23577162

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in middle of bar, to right of triple sink. Operator wrote and placed temporary sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23577161

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outdoors mop sink not connected to any drain. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23577157

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back right dry storage, boxes paper towels, portion cups, to go boxes on floor. Operator began mining off of floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23577167

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler for only beer kegs, left side bar. Reach-in cooler kitchen middle across from grill. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23577165

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature in triple sink, no running water. Operator turned on cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-17-4

Detail 23577163

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holsters, all three at bar. Repeat Violation Warning

47-03-4

Detail 23577159

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair, and with excessive grease/food debris inbetween reach-in coolers middle of cook line on floor.. For reporting purposes only.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 23317225

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chili 10/19/2024, cooked tuna 10/18/2024, housemade blue cheese dressing 10/20/2024, housemade queso 10/17/2024, today is 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation

01B-24-5

Detail 23317228

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chili 10/19/2024, cooked tuna 10/18/2024, housemade blue cheese dressing 10/20/2024, housemade queso 10/17/2024, today is 10/29/2024. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23317227

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three in outdoors fenced in area by ice machine.

36-37-5

Detail 23317229

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 23317231

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing and prep areas. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23317232

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

25-05-4

Detail 23317226

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in back separate dry storage room - boxes cups and napkins on floor.

29-49-6

Detail 23317224

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler far left side bar.

29-17-4

Detail 23317230

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste lines in disrepair or missing at bar. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

03C-44-5

Detail 22802393

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken ready for service chicken (145F - Cooking). The operator placed the chicken back on the grill to (177F - cooking). Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22802403

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed housemade blue cheese dressing date marked 4/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the dressing. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22802404

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw ground beef the open a reach in cooler door without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

02C-08-5

Detail 22802390

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed chicken in the walk in cooler date marked with the time frozen.

02C-02-5

Detail 22802395

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce prepared on site with no date mark. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22802391

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles above the cook line. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22802400

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in and the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the packaged mahi. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22802396

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22802397

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22802399

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open employee beverages stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverages. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22802402

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee bag of candy stored on the cook line. The operator properly stored the personal food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22802401

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored hanging from a rack near packaged foods kin the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22802394

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

25-05-4

Detail 22802405

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups and to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.

29-49-6

Detail 22802392

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Observed standing water in the keg cooler behind the bar.

29-17-4

Detail 22802398

Basic - Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 22306231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22306232

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing and prep areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 22306233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn floors in back prep area, main bar, cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Time Extended

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 22301733

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm. Also Triple Sink Bar (Quaternary 100ppm), spoke with operator about using test strips to verify sanitizer strength, operator spoke with staff. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22301734

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back of kitchen, 15 above and below dishwasher. 10 on dry storage rack over slicer. 5 on Bibb in box stoa area. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22301737

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler observed raw beef and raw ground beef in same container. Operator separated foods. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22301740

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli turkey, ham, salami, no date mark in walk-in cooler, per operator for 2-3 days. Operator labeled the meats.

11-26-1

Detail 22301741

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Operator had one employee fill out form at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22301738

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under computer screen at near end bar area, one under triple sink bar area.

36-37-5

Detail 22301735

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.

36-03-4

Detail 22301732

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing and prep areas.

36-22-4

Detail 22301736

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dishwashing machine.

36-10-4

Detail 22301739

Basic - Worn floors in back prep area, main bar, cook line.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 21647517

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker in mop sink area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21647521

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked beef held more then 24hours not date marked. Operator date marked cooked food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21647518

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in coleslaw container in reach in cooler. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21647519

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for women employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21647523

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

23-03-4

Detail 21647522

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance around walk in cooler door and wall.

14-17-4

Detail 21647520

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21275073

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container over taco meat container. Operator removed raw chicken container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21275077

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker in mop sink area.

16-37-1

Detail 21275078

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.

02C-02-5

Detail 21275080

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed taco meat held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked the taco meat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21275079

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

32-12-5

Detail 21275074

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for women employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21275071

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal radio over clean plates in drying station near dishwashing machine. Employee removed radio. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21275076

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

23-03-4

Detail 21275075

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance around walk in cooler door and wall.

14-17-4

Detail 21275072

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Also rusted shelves for dry storage shelves near dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21015418

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs containers in walk in cooler over pickle's containers. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21015415

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at 120F hot holding on cook line for one hour per operator. Operator placed onions to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21015422

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pull pork in reach in freezer in kitchen area with no date mark. Operator date marked pull pork. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21015417

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in tomato sauce container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21015420

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over kitchen and food prep area with not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.

32-12-5

Detail 21015419

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21015414

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21015421

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of potatoes washed not covered. Operator covered potatoes. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21015416

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler with rusted shelves.

36-27-5

Detail 21015413

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dishwashing area wall with mold like substance.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 20776840

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelving near food items at cookline. Corrected On-Site

12A-12-4

Detail 20776834

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee working with raw chicken not washing hands before putting on gloves. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20776835

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in back food prep area. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20776833

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20776838

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. Cookline. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20776836

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back corner of game room.

10-20-4

Detail 20776841

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20776839

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 20776837

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar containers.