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.
1625 CAPE CORAL PKWY E UNIT A101, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chopped steak 55F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed stack of napkins at handwash sink.
- 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.
- Spray bottles at front service area containing toxic substance not labeled.
- Accumulation of pink/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin around ice chute.
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275 NEW MARKET RD E, IMMOKALEE · Collier County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw pork in the walk in cooler.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic container used as a scoop on the cornmeal. In the kitchen area. Operator removed cup.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on the glass door reach in cooler next to the fryer torn.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in chest freezer.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom doors not tight closing.
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771 AIRPORT RD N STE 3, NAPLES · Collier County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno stored on shelf above food. Operator moved for proper storage.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked balsamic chicken pulled from date marked 7/29/2026. Per operator date marked was date pulled from freezer. Operator discarded chicken.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F); sliced American (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cook line cooler.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F); sliced American (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in cook line flip top cooler.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available for dish machine.
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7211 VANDERBILT BEACH RD STE 17, NAPLES · Collier County
- Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hotdog (44F - Cold Holding, American cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Operator states that the hotdogs and American cheese have been in the drawer coolers less than four hours. Operation iced the hotdogs and American cheese for rapid cooling.
8990 FONTANA DEL SOL WAY, NAPLES · Collier County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On the cook line near raw sushi station observed a container of raw beef stored above cooked potatoes. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
- mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu has consumer advisory for raw and undercooked foods but not for raw oysters. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131. Operator hung sign for consumers visibility.
15000 LIVINGSTON RD, NAPLES · Collier County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance.
15000 LIVINGSTON RD, NAPLES · Collier County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
771 AIRPORT PULLING RD N STE 3, NAPLES · Collier County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno stored on shelf above food. Operator moved for proper storage.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F); sliced American (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in cook line flip top cooler.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked balsamic chicken pulled from date marked 7/29/2026. Per operator date marked was date pulled from freezer. Operator discarded chicken.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F); sliced American (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cook line cooler.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available for dish machine.
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300 E CR 78, MOORE HAVEN · Glades County
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dawn C.
2401 S LITTLE LK BONNETT RD, AVON PARK · Highlands County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of surface cleaner on a food preparation table in kitchen next to the tea urn, operator removed.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed three containers of breaded mozzarella sticks in reach in cooler dated for 7/24/26, operator voluntarily discarded.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, operator replaced.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for fresh garlic butter on the cook line, sent operator a copy by email.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
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460 US HWY 27 S, AVON PARK · Highlands County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.
1005 W PEEL ST, AVON PARK · Highlands County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bagged cheese in reach in cooler in the back storage area, owner moved eggs to bottom shelf.
- No running water at mop sink.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in container of rice under microwave.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer next to microwaves with ice buildup up.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
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340 E INTERLAKE BLVD, LAKE PLACID · Highlands County
- Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans. Operator removed.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans. Operator removed.
- No soap provided at handwash sink at triple sink or in small bathroom . Operator placed at location.
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: above drying rack at triple sink. Operator removed.
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1231 MIDDLE GULF DR, SANIBEL · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patties stored directly over prepared chicken. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep/make table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-08-2026
2007 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL · Lee County
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
4600 BRUCE HERD LN, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window left open when not is use.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of flour unlabeled in back kitchen.
3120 DEL PRADO BLVD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed chemical.
- 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 at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: operator will use working dishmachine in kitchen.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb underneath spray table in dishwash area. Operator attached vacuum breaker to hose bibb.
- Unsealed concrete floor at cook line and in front of beer walk in cooler. Educated operator on sealing concrete.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease at end of cook line near fryers. Observed buildup of gray-like substance on wall behind dishmachine.
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13701 S TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. On cook line at entrance over single service to go containers. Operator removed.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drop in cooler with ice shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Operator moved foods deeper into ice and labeled for 4 hour discard.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handwash sink in bar is blocked for full access in far right corner. Only labeled handwash sink in bar area inaccessible near triple sink and ice bin is mostly blocked with large beer reach-in cooler and is no longer readily accessible, and can not be made accessible at time of inspection.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over pass through window with accumulation of dust and debris.
842 LAFAYETTE ST, CAPE CORAL · 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician and primed sanitizer.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
1721 NE PINE ISLAND RD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook begin working placed gloves on without washing hands.
- No soap provided at handwash sink at handwashing sink across from ice cream stand. The manager had soap placed into soap dispenser.
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Emailed To Management Gratuities, Tips and Operations Charges Industry Bulletin. Include Fees on Credit Card for purchases.
- 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 GM Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink in soda area has white like substance on handles.
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4125 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 1105, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed multiple nonfood-grade bins used to store chicken, noodles, rice, etc.
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed single serve plastic water bottle in ice at front soda dispenser.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked green beans (122F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (95F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. Observed cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding) in kitchen.
- 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 container of milk in walk in cooler bearing no date marking.
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5451 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups left as scoops in their dry goods. Operator removed them.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not safely stored after use. Operator placed them in a bag.
13550 REFLECTION PKWY STE 302, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in walk in freezer and sushi bar.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease near cook line.
627 CAPE CORAL PKWY W, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm)
- 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 exceeds 200ppm).
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on soda fountain nozzles across from inside bar.
8940 COLONIAL CENTER DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered in server station at front counter. Operator covered filters.
14261 S TAMIAMI TR #1, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. At bar observed Black Sea salt with activated charcoal observed.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Operator replaced.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at bar cutting watermelon with bracelet, watch on wrists. Spoke with manager regarding
8950 COLONIAL CENTER DR, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on mounted Nemco slicer. Prep table kitchen area.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink outside manager office.
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels unable to dispense at auto paper towel feeder at front counter next to hand washing sink.
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation / handling during inspection with no currently certified food manager present.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge is lacking proof of food manager certification. Sherman Ferguson manager on duty.
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