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BANQUET

17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR, Ft Myers FL 33908 · 239.466.4000

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats952
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603056
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed potatoes 52F cold hold in produce walk in cooler. Operator discarded mashed potatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa salad not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator discarded control device.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage and behind dishmachine.
Basic/36-73-4
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
The state's own report →
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed potatoes 52F cold hold in produce walk in cooler. Operator discarded mashed potatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near lean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled glasses stored inside hand wash sink near ice machines. Observed metal grid stored in hand wash sink near dish area. Operator removed metal grid.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near to walk in coolers and hand wash sink near ice machines. Educated operator on the importance of paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near walk in coolers and hand wash sink in hallway near ice machines.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use ice scoop stored on metal table surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb at mop sink. Operator called maintenance.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in hallway near ice machines. Hand wash sink near walk in coolers. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta dish not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Observed buildup of gray-like substance on fan guards in walk in coolers.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink nearest dishmachine.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Educated operator on fixing vacuum breaker.
Intermediate/29-39-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal lid stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed lid.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed boxes on shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4

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.