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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

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PINCHERS CRAB SHACK

18100 SAN CARLOS BLVD, FT MYERS BEACH · Lee County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator emptied and refilled to achieve: Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator emptied and refilled to achieve: Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on underside of Island Oasis frozen drink machine. Operator began cleaning during inspection
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. Wendy M expired on 03-14-2026 and Michelle F expired on 04-03-2026
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe at hand sink in employee restroom is leaking.

THREE FISHERMEN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

13021 N CLEVELAND AVE, N FORT MYERS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler in beck kitchen behind manager office. Operator moved eggs to underneath vegetables during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry on wrist while washing clean dishes and handling dirty dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic cups stacked wet nesting in wait station.
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 line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.

MOLINO'S RISTORANTE

26841 SOUTH BAY DR STE 109, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
In reach in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered near coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
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CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT

2114 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane fuel tank on prep table with glasses and silverware. The owner removed the bottle of butane fuel tank from prep table.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in oiler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors.
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O'LEARY'S BAR AND GRILL

15880 SUMMERLIN RD UNIT 101, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meatballs 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator switched meatballs to cooler part of reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw sausage stored over cheesecake. Operator placed raw sausage on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed plastic container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food in bottom shelf in walk in cooler.
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2311 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, SUITE 108, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from toaster gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink faucet beside toaster has white like residue on it.

JIMMIE THE BEEF GUY

8951 BONITA BEACH SE STE 550, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tong.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles case stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled salt container.
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6631 ORION DR #107, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Damage around electrical outlet in middle of bar top wall. For reporting purposes only.

5789 CAPE HARBOUR DR # 101, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner stored on front counter with single use cutlery. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) with a final rinse temperature of 100 F
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/ Alan Watts 04-13-2021 and expired on 04-13-2026
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of bacon thawing at room temperature on back counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

SUBWAY #47681/OMPREET 21 CORPORATION

8293 DANI DR #120, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding) on front line.
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. Emailed copy to the operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue and green liquids in spray bottles near 3 compartment sink bearing no label.
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. Employee currently working: Ayesha Patel
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near mop sink not adequately secured.

16230 SUMMERLIN RD UNIT 223, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by bottled beverages at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese 45F cold hold, pork ribs 45F cold hold less than 4 hours at walk in cooler entrance. Operator moved foods to colder part of walk in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 125F on plate surface less than 160F.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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16240 SUMMERLIN RD #301, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Observed 2 food storage containers cracked. Educated operator on importance of going through containers. Operator discarded containers.

THE FIRESTONE WOOD FIRED GRILLE

2224 BAY ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind bar.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door near mop sink blocked by carts, the operator relocated the items.

2612 SANTA BARBARA BLVD STE 20, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink and no vacuum breakers are present.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); operator refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under front prep counters, back prep counters and behind reach in freezer. Operator began cleaning during inspection

LEO'S FRENCH TOAST HOUSE

19581 PALM BEACH BLVD, ALVA · Lee County

Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cooking tongs server touching toast with bare hands. Educated operator.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Onserved ladies rest room door not self closing.

9340 BEN C PRATT PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near walk in.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door blocked by trash can.

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #159

8061 DANI DRIVE UNIT 100, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting near dish machine.

8951 BONITA BEACH RD STE 265, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Vacuum breaker improperly installed at mop sink. Discussed operator proper vacuum breaker installation.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored the food containers inverted.

NEW KING BUFFET USA INC

1429 8 AVE W, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in direct contact with shopping bag inside reach in freezer on cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw Shrimp inside of walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed container storing salmon lined with non food grade paper towel at front sushi making station.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef stored in top portion of make table without physical barrier above ready to eat sauce.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker lid stored inside handwashing sink near cook line.
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16230 SUMMERLIN RD, UNIT 204-205, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 70F less than 4 hours. Operator will use timeas a public health control for butter pats.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mop heads stored in handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed mop heads.
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 forms.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee discarded cloth.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
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EAST OF CHICAGO PIZZA

1260 NE 8TH ST SUITE #108, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form HR 5022-090.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside handwashing sink gasket torn.

HIBACHI OF TOKYO

27241 BAY LANDING DR STE 3, BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over dressing container. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time marked on sushi rice without written procedures. Provided operator the time as public health control form.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Hand soap container stored over soy sauce at dry storage. Operator removed hand soap container to proper storage.
Scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed the scoop.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the phone.
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2451 FIRST ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking handwash sink near 3 compartment sink, the operator moved the trash can.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in sugar, the operator removed the item.
Carbon dioxide/helium tank near exit door not adequately secured.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine in kitchen. Observed buildup in ice chute of self serve beverage dispenser in dining room. A technician came during inspection to service the machine.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed counter top fryer on prep table not under hood.

POPI'S PLACE III

10508 US 41 N, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles cracked and missing from kitchen floor.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior bathroom doors without self closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves rusted.

CHINA CFH PALMETTO INC

613 10 ST E, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored on metal shelf above containers of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed cream.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen Rangoons stored in direct contact with shopping bag inside of reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above fully cooked pork stored inside reach in cooler across from fryers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unpackaged frozen raw chicken stored above unpackaged frozen raw beef in reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut green peppers stored in container lined with to go menu.
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SWORDFISH GRILL

4628 119 ST W, CORTEZ · Manatee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Blue cheese olives (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
Non-food grade paper/ towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line clam containers on the cook line. Operator removed the towel.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lobster stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed them on a shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the sign missing from their fish prep hand sink.
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CRACKER BARREL #506

2203 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.

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