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.
3369 PINE RIDGE RD STE 105, NAPLES · Collier County
- Employee began handling clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand wash with employee. Employee properly washed hands.
13030 TAMIAMI TRL E, NAPLES · Collier County
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler and in dry storage along the wall dividing the two areas.
145 S BARFIELD DR, NAPLES · Collier County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. An employee rinsed off a pizza cutter marker in the hand washing sink in the pizza station, then placed it in the prep area. Employee educated on proper ware washing procedures.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink in the pizza area is being used to clean a pizza cutter. Educated the employee on proper use of hand washing sinks.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There is an employee in the kitchen preparing good while wearing a bracelet.
- Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright reach in cooler by the triple sink is torn.
- Food stored on floor. There is a bag of onions and cases of mozzarella cheese stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
502 US 27 S, LAKE PLACID · Highlands County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. District manager educated employee and they washed hands.
13451 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 16, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of bleach stored on shelving near bottled beverages and box of single-service lids. Operator removed bleach.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored inside handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on handwash only. Operator removed spoon.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed purse.
4195 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored over sauces in a make table cooler and raw shrimp stored over cooked corn in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the oysters and corn.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed baby wipes stored over the cook line and observed dawn dish soap stored over a container of sugar and mints in the dry storage area. Operator moved the chemicals.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed none of their tags marked.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups being used as scoops for a number of food products. Operator removed some of the cups.
- Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a buildup of debris on top of the dish machine.
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20310 GRAND OAKS SHOPPES BLVD, ESTERO · Lee County
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on fry station, operator removed.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on the front line next to the shake machine not working, according to the operator they have a work,order in to have it repaired today,
1520 BROADWAY #108, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); rice (54F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach in cooler. The operator placed items in walk in cooler. Observed raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding); Krab(51F - Cold Holding) in sushi display case. The operator is relocating items to another cooler.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over vegetables in reach in freezer.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water at handwash sink near ware washing area.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Menu does not have specific consumer advisory wording, does identify hidden raw ingredients. Provided consumer advisory poster for operator to post at time of inspection.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple spices and liquids on cart at cook line bearing no label.
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10801 CORKSCREW RD STE 520, ESTERO · Lee County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed omeprazole medication stored on shelf above pickup area in the servers station. Operator moved medicine.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler on the cookline line.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on the reach in make tables on the cook line soiled with food debris.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the mens restroom.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with cornmeal in the bulk in use bin. Operator removed scoop.
4600 SUMMERLIN RD STE C5, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broth 125F hot hold. Operator reheated broth on stove.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chopped frozen pork not date marked.
- 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 form.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizer. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer.
10801 CORKSCREW RD #519, ESTERO · Lee County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in the hand sink at the outside bar. Operator removed the bucket.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the inside bar.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the liquor room, main bar area and at the dishwashing area.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish ware at the warewashing area stacked and still wet in between containers.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in freezer shelves.
10801 CORKSCREW RD, #196, ESTERO · Lee County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not displayed.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on double door stainless steel reach in freezer.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the rear of the kitchen area by the rear door.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door soiled.
10231 MCGREGOR BLVD, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese 53F cold hold, sauce 55F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna, pasta, sauces, and cooked rice not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods.
- Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen grouper stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
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1327 CAPE CORAL PKWY E STE B, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on oven door handle. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals.
- 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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.
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on storing foods off of floor.
13300 S CLEVELAND AVE #53, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese mix (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk 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 walk in cooler; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese mix (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning item. Operator removed cleaning item.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator fried sushi prepared and stored in reach in cooler not date marked.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold like substance near sushi bar.
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2096 BEACON MANOR DR, FT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near kitchen entrance; raw steak container stored over cooked beans containers. Operator removed raw steak container to bottom shelf.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs.
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner at front counter. Operator stored inverted.
- Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor near kitchen exit door.
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12145 S CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler; raw steaks stored over unwashed limes. Operator removed raw steak to bottom shelf.
- 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/ One manager training expired; Jose Gutierrez on 05/03/26.
- 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.
- Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
1771 MANY RD, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of jalapeños with deep dents along rim. Operator discarded during inspection.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed gold bracelet on wrist of employee preparing food in kitchen area.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
4600 SUMMERLIN RD SUITE C3, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwash sink in dishwash area to clean outside of bottles.
- Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self-service soda machine.
- No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
3664 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at front counter unsecured.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
- Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of peppers stored on floor.
13499 S CLEVELAND AVE #400, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near cook line. Operator removes sanitizing solution.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored ice buckets inverted.
- Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near cook line. For reporting purposes only.
2247 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on food items prepared prior day per operator.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers out of order.
- Floor in kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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535 PINE ISLAND RD UNIT G, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed portioned bags of cubed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same metal pan inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator separated items into separate containers during inspection.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch in kitchen area while preparing food.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bulk sugar at front counter. Operator removed ramekin.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution on counter of make table in kitchen area. Operator removed towel and got a clean dry one.
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1524 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT A, 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 pork in stand up reach-in freezer. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw pork on the bottom shelf.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave across from cook line missing door handle.
- 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. The manager removed cell phone from prep table.
545 PINE ISLAND RD, N FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picking up frozen shaved beef and placing onto flat top while wearing gloves, then pick up ready to eat rolls and vegetables using same gloves to build a sandwich. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing practices with Operator.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook line.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers stacked wet nesting on shelf above produce wash sink.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink not hung to dry.
12995 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 133, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw salmon stored over sliced avocado. Operator removed raw salmon to bottom shelf.
- Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 10ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink (chlorine- not set up)
- Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
- In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipments and shelves.
- +2 more violations →
11770 A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- As of time of callback, no proof of training has been received.