BIGGY'S PLACE
3701 FOWLER ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 2392770064
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Emailed the form which was printed and posted during inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at exterior back of establishment door entry to the kitchen. Operator placed on the hose during inspection.
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 open gallon of milk at wait station Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the foo item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Emailed the form which was printed and posted during inspection.
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 the food employee reporting agreement not signed by the employees. The operator had the employees sign the document.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked at wait station. Educated the operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the poster which was printed and posted.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottles.
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.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw shell eggs stored over cooked sausage and cheese. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; chicken soup (105F - Hot Holding)for one hour. Operator started reheating to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned can opener.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored with single service napkins at server station. Operator removed cell phone.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease near by cook line.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: butter packet (74F - Cold Holding). Operator intends to hold items under Time as a Public Health Control.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth in direct contact with potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed cloth.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above clean dishes. Operator voluntarily discarded beverages.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one drip tray filter as missing in hood system above six burner stove. Operator replaced drip tray.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on glass door reach in cooler in server area in kitchen.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored above salad mix. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on shelf by dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed breakfast potatoes stored on floor of kitchen. Operator moved items to nearby shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in bottom of w door stainless steel reach in cooler by back door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Operator removed wet cloth and gad employee begin washing cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of storage drawer as soiled with debris.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine. Operator cleaned machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on reach in freezer handle near fryers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall between reach in cooler and soup station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup on inside of reach in cooler unit across from stove.
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.