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THE VERANDA

2122 2ND ST, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4601207

83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE VERANDA in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 critical, 6 major, 2 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 6 major, and 2 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspector notes
9
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw mahi stored in walk in cooler that has been thawed in reduced oxygen packaging bearing the label remove before thawing. The operator discarded the fish.
  • [02A-04-5] Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign located near server wait station and may not be visible to all consumers, no advisory on menu.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as scoop for cornmeal.
  • [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones stored over prep table.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cook line.
  • [52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed menu states "Fresh Blue Crab Cakes", the crab being used is from a can labeled "Crab Hand Picked Pasteurized Crabmeat". Observed menu states "Gulf Shrimp", the shrimp being used is not identified by the manufacturer as Gulf Shrimp. The label states "White Shrimp farm Raised, Product of India".
  • [11-26-1] 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. Emailed copy of health reporting agreement.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line.
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THE VERANDA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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