7 Lee County restaurants get perfect scores; 3 closed; 30 fail inspection
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For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lee County restaurant inspections site.
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2023. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lee County restaurant inspection site.
Which Lee County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 30-Nov. 5 inspections and no violations were found.
Annie's Restaurant, 814 SE 47 St, Cape Coral**
Culinary Solutions, 2727 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers
Ginza Sushi, 4429 Cleveland Ave Unit 170, Fort Myers**
Mcdonald's #0152, 3645 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
Peter's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop, 1412 Dean St Ste 100, Fort Myers
Tacos Kdelcia, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Your Way Burrito Bowlz & Taco, 10801 Corkscrew Rd 193, Estero
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Lee County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their Oct. 30-Nov. 5 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Gametime
10037 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Oct. 31
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects under dishwashing machine in main kitchen. 7 in dry storage near back left of kitchen. At bar, at soda gun nearest entrance observed 15, and middle bar soda gun observed 15, at left side prep sink 10 observed. **Warning**
Headpinz Ft Myers
14513 Global Parkway, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
8 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 small flying insects under prep sink far end barto left of main entrance. 150 flying inside main entrance to kitchen from front of establishment, located on ceiling and cardboard box shelves of expo line. Main kitchen pinboys exit area 20 observed. Dry storage racks back of kitchen 25 observed. 5 at VIP bar. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line left drop in cooler:; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line left drop in cooler:; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cook line, chemical stored with tortillas right side under counter. Chemicals over cutting board, next to bread and single service articles left side line. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter addded, no vacuum breaker left side. **Warning**
Wicked Wings N Things
8024 Alico Rd Ste 10, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on Nov. 2
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 4 20 gallon containers of chicken wings in walk-in cooler lined with black garbage bags in direct contact with wings. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 70 droppings on shelving in far right dry storage room, 20 under shelving. Back left dry storage room near walk-in cooler 25 under shelving, 15 on items on shelving. Approximately 10 in far back corners of walk-in cooler under shelving. Hallway to kitchen 10 on and under shelves. 15 under cook line equipment in main kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chew on both dry storage areas and shelves, around hallway leading to kitchen and perimeter of cook line. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Back left dry storage 3 containers chemicals over foods. **Warning**
Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?
Bella Mozzarella
80 Old San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over limes in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza at front counter not time marked, per operator pizza was made less than one hour prior.
Cape Royal Golf Club
11460 Royal Tee Circle, Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of B12 medicine in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded container of medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw tuna in walk-in cooler. The Manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Connor Steak & Seafood
10076 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on Oct. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flying insects on dry storage rack near riser room in back prep kitchen. **Warning**
Dunkin 336164
8902 Alico Rd, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked sausage Patties (44F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders (45F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours after morning prep. Operator wheeled cart of foods into walk-in freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant LLC
16200 San Carlos Blvd Ste 140, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas. **Warning**
Farmer Mikes Produce Inc
26031 Morton Ave, Bonita Springs
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. More than three dozen fruit-based popsicles stored in a grab and go freezer. No list of ingredients was observed, no marking indicating who or where product was prepared. Also, the cellophane coverings were open on the ends of the popsicles, exposing the product to potential contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef was stored directly above whole-muscle pork.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. See Stop Sale
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. More than three dozen fruit-based popsicles stored in a grab and go freezer. No list of ingredients was observed, no marking indicating who or where product was prepared. Also, the cellophane coverings were open on the ends of the popsicles, exposing the product to potential contamination. Operator unable to provide documentation or invoices of where popsicles were purchased. **Admin Complaint**
Jimmy Johns #801
21740 S Tamiami Trail #101, Estero
Routine Inspection on Nov. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sliced roast beef (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced salami (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (46F); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sliced roast beef (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced salami (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (46F); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Michoacana Ice Cream
10432 Bonita Beach Rd Se, Bonita Springs
Routine Inspection on Oct. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Uwrapped bananas and unwrapped cut melon stored in reach-in freezers in non-food grade "To Go" bags.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored commingled with mayonnaise and condiments.
Moes Southwest Grill #971
10021 Gulf Center Dr #210, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 small flying insects under and around prep sink at entrance to back kitchen. **Warning**
Outback Steakhouse
10045 Gulf Coast Dr #120, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Oct. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 at entrance to bar, concentrated over glassware. 5 at kitchen entrance near bar. 20 at right side entrance to kitchen. 10 on ceiling and shelves by ice machine. 25 on and around dry storage racks behind cook line for potatoes storage. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to front grill:; raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) for two hours after lunch per operator. Operator replaced ice bags for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Operator removed the splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
Perkins
20320 Grande Oak Shoppes Boulevard, Estero
Routine Inspection on Oct. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans dented green beans. Operator moved cans aside to return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 eggs with cracked shells. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Pho Fresh
15271 Mcgregor Blvd Ste 23, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw chicken.. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in reach in cooler near back exit. Operator switched eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Playa Bowls Fort Myers
10041 University Plaza Drive Ste 160, Fort Myers, Fl
Routine Inspection on Oct. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary less than 100ppm) in back kitchen. Operator adjusted to 300ppm for proper sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added to mop sink, missing one vacuum breaker.
Subway
12870 Tradeway Four, Unit 112, Bonita Springs
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mounted sanitizer holder for knives at the front display measured 0 ppm. Employees are hand-mixing portions from a packet. **Warning**
The Library Pizza and Pub
9909 Gulf Coast Main St Ste 210, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans ground tomatoes heavily dented on can rack in pizza station.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In inside bar, front, left side under beer taps, approximately 50 small flying insects, back corner near garbage 10 small flying insects on walls, shelves. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in ware washing area. Operator discarded the strip. Discussed alternative pest control measures with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, per operator for30 minutes. Operator marked time down on chart. **Corrected On-Site**
The Library Pizza and Pub
9909 Gulf Coast Main St Ste 210, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Nov. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In inside bar, front, left side under beer taps, approximately 50 small flying insects, back corner near garbage 10 small flying insects on walls, shelves. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: In inside bar, front, left side under beer taps, approximately 15 small flying insects, back corner near garbage 15 small flying insects on walls, shelves **Admin Complaint**
Tropical Creole Restaurant
3440 Fowler St Unit C, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Oct. 30
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 to 5 small flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (73F - Cold Holding); black beans (71F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (73F - Cold Holding); black beans (71F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw red snapper (58F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is moving raw red snapper into reach-in freezer. **Warning**
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
10801 Corkscrew Rd Unit 51, Estero
Complaint Inspection on Oct. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
21 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - 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 employee touch cooked ready to eat chicken and place it on a plate to be served. Educated employee on proper glove wearing technique. Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25-30 small flying insects in dish area emanating from bamboo sushi steaming container. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in grocery store like bag in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw sea bass (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding); raw tenderloin (47F - Cold Holding); raw lobster tail (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored above rice in dry storage. **Warning**
Zorba's Greek Restaurant
9106 Bonita Bch Rd, Bonita Spgs
Routine Inspection on Nov. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
19 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6-pound can of garbanzo beans was found to have a dent at the top lip/seal. See stop sale. Operator removed can. One 6-pound can of ground tomatoes was found to have dent at the top lip/seal. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Fourteen (14) portions of rice pudding observed in the tall reach-in cooler. Operator stated product was made at home this morning. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef and raw grouper were stored in the top of the maketable directly above ready-to-eat foods, such as yogurt and breads. Cook moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol and spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on a shelf adjacent to breading flour in dry storage. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. Peroxide-based cleaner was stored directly above frill picks and zip-lock bags in the outside dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached at front outside dining.
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers and Cape Coral area restaurant and food truck inspections
