Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
2960 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); marinara (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. The operator states it has been in reach in cooler for less than 2 hours.
13701 S TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- 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. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in restrooms. Observed vent in mens restroom in disrepair. Operator called employee to clean and fix vents.
- Floor area in front of handwash sink at end of cook line covered with standing water.
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping ice with cup.
15200 TAMIAMI TRL S #114, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
21251 STONEYBROOK BLVD, ESTERO · Lee County
- 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.
- 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. Printed out form and had employees sign.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Printed form and operator displayed.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not displayed.
2311 SANTA BARBARA BLVD # 115, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed Proper Storage Form DBPR HR Form 5030-099.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
5056 DANIELS PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back left of kitchen.
- Equipment in poor repair. Right side bar keg cooler door has come off of unit.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust over front line, dishwashing area on vents.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk-in beer cooler. Operator removed water.
5020 S CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner Clean ice bucket not stored inverted near soda machine. Operator stored inverted.
- Single-service plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
7330 GLADIOLUS DRIVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
- Interior roof of microwave oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. Educated operator on cleaning microwave oven daily.
13550 REFLECTIONS PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Water leaking faucet handle at handwashing sink near hot holding unit.
- Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of food debris.
61 BELL BLVD N, LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the can opener blade.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed damage at the bottom of the rear door, operator stated it was recent damage done by a beverage delivery person, also stated it is being fixed next week.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gaskets soiled.
2366 SURFSIDE BLVD STE C-101, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed ServSafe Certificates missing dates of training and expiration dates Ludin and Angel.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors womens restroom door.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
6911 DANIELS PARKWAY, #900, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents outside walk-in coolers.
4600 W BAY BLVD, ESTERO · Lee County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in low boy freezer gaskets soiled.
4135 DR MLK BLVD UNIT A-44, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Front service windows cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
4135 DR MARTIN L KING JR BLVD CB 17, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- No running water at mop sink.
4135 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, FLEAMASTERS FLEAMARKET GREEN 15, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- 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.
- Single-service food containers stored on floor near prep area. Operator removed single service food containers to proper storage.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean baking trays not stored inverted or in a protected manner near triple sink. Operator stored clean baking trays inverted.
5110 PINE ISLAND RD NW, UNIT 140 E, BOKEELIA · Lee County
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
4087 PALM BEACH BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- Floor in disrepair under triple sink.
5110 PINE ISLAND RD NW, BOKEELIA · Lee County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shelled eggs then handling ready to eat food. Educated chef on proper procedures and washing hands when moving from raw to ready to eat food or handling clean utensils.
- 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 Owner Health Reporting Form HR DBPR 5030-103.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The chef removed cell phone from prep table.
- Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
6696 W CORTEZ RD, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of ibuprofen improperly stroked above their fish prep station. Operator removed it.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels used in direct contact with chips on the cook line. Operator removed the paper.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop for bread crumbs. Operator removed it.
6233 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on North end of kitchen.
- Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
6409 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed almost all of the kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
- Dumpster rusted out. Observed a 3ft long hole rusted out of the center of their dumpster.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed their ceiling tiles in their server and dry goods storage areas not smooth and easily cleanable.
5475 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, FOOD COURT 25, ELLENTON · Manatee County
- No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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 to operator.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer inside of kitchen.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above 3 compartment sink soiled.
5235 UNIVERSITY PKWY, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall inside the walk in cooler rusted.
- Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes of single Serv cups stored on the floor in the storage area behind the bar. Operator moved boxes.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee on the cook line without a hair restraint. He put a hair net on.
6021 EXCHANGE WAY, LAKEWOOD RANCH · Manatee County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.