AUTO INN TAVERN & RESTAURANT
4805 S CLEVELAND AVE UNIT A, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-245-7837
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 36 points off where it started.
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026018546 | Feb 3, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler three 6 oz filets of grouper with a label stating to "Remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration" were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from employee bathroom.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish machine area.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dish machine area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three 50# CO2 cylinders unsecured next to mop sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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. In walk in cooler three 6 oz filets of grouper with a label stating to "Remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration" were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler cases of chicken, red onions, containers of pizza sauce, cases of pizza dough, french fries and bread all stored directly in floor.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored on top of soiled pizza oven. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In left hand side employee bathroom or at hand sink located in kitchen next to soda fountain
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; box of burger bun stored on floor.
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked beef (84F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked beef stored on steamer for 2 hours. Operator started reheating cooked beef.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not inverted near ice machine. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; box of burger bun stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. In reach in freezer; Ice bags stored on floor.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 at cook line near by fryer; sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausages (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers fish 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line near by fryer; sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausages (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. In reach in freezer; Ice bags stored on floor.
In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers fish 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 handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.