BIG NICK'S BBQ
9211 CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239-204-2498
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/01/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019035194 | May 14, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $320 |
| 7--2018039005 | Jun 22, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared coleslaw and potato salad made yesterday 08/04/26, not date marked in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Educated operator on importance of replacing cloths once soiled. Operator discarded soiled cloths.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of black beans dented and two 6lb cans of ranchero beans rusted. Operator labeled 'do not use' and separated to be returned to distributor.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by cooking equipment. Operator removed equipment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American cheese 56F cold hold, brisket 56F cold hold, cut cabbage, raw chicken wings 56F cold hold, and raw turkey 56F more than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Per operator items were placed in walk in cooler previous dat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 56F cold hold, brisket 56F cold hold, cut cabbage, raw chicken wings 56F cold hold, and raw turkey 56F more than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Per operator all items placed in walk in cooler the day before. Stop Sale. Educated operator on maintaining temperatures at 41F or below.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch during inspection while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; raw briskets (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (49F) Per operator all items placed in cooler the day before inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw briskets (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (49F) Per operator all items placed in cooler the day before inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chefer wick fuel (sternos) stored over single service food containers. Operator removed sternos to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink near by walk-in cooler blocked with garbage bins, not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed garbage bins.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator removed and placed filters at proper storage.
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/01/23
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to dry storage blocked by garbage container. Operator removed it to correct storage.
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. Observed no employee health reporting agreement signed. Provided operator one copy of employee health reporting agreement. Employees started reading and signing at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored with single use items. Operator removed items to correct storage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prep wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelet at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle container stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Operator removed it to correct storage.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near foods items. Operator removed chemical.
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 before leaving inspection.
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.