BJS RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 565
9960 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-204-5760
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 small flying insects at far end bar nearest to glassware hanging.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024044656 | Jul 8, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $800 |
| 7--2024010418 | Jan 4, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Rust on hood system above dishwasher heavily rusted leading to rust/debris on dishwashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to dishwashing area, with labels still on clean dishware. Spoke with operator regarding proper sanitation and air dry procedures.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in front line reach-in freezer uncovered. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons and forks in pass through area not inverted. Operator reversed storage for food-contact surface stored down.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection 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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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Heavily rusted hood system in dishwashing area leading to rust debris on top of dishwashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area shelving.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Rusted hood system over dishwashing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans chocolate sauce on dry storage racks heavily dented on seams.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents at beer walk-in cooler entrances to kitchen soiled with accumulated dust, attached hood over dishwashing area heavily rusted.
Cutting board has cut marks, is heavily worn, and is no longer easily cleanable on cook line..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on shelving over cook line, contains cords and electronics.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, beer cooler in bar right side.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 small flying insects at far end bar nearest to glassware hanging.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Right side entrance in kitchen from dining room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor in disrepair in front of beer walk-in cooler, on cook line, near dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with accumulation of rust and dust above dishwashing area.
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In back dry storage, 2 cans jalapeno, 1 can roasted red peppers, 1 can olives heavily dented at seams.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen, 8 on boxes across from ice machine, 5 above prep table next to ice machine, 15 on dry storage racks, 10 on dish racks by dishwashing area. In front bar area, 5 at far end.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50 droppings in linen storage closet located outside, farther from dumpster, with 5 on linens.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present in outside linen closet farther from dumpster.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine near walk-in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
Floor in disrepair in front of beer walk-in cooler, on cook line, near dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with accumulation of rust and dust above dishwashing area.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat 12/8/2023.
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler far right cook line pizza area:; cooked pork sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork and beef meatballs (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Repeat 12/8/2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach-in cooler, reach-in freezer on fryer side of cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen entrance from dining room closer to office.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat 12/8/2023.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 60 in linen/single service storage shed outside separate from building and to the right of back kitchen exit, no food stored in shed. Second shed for overflow equipment storage next to dumpster with 20 droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter station reach-in cooler next to fryer right,; buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding); buttermilk with cream (54F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator moved to different reach-in cooler for proper cooling and cold holding.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by beer cooler.
Grease and food liquids on the ground and/or pad around garbage receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler/freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and surrounding hood with rust, accumulated dust.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils around dishwashing area.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 had team members complete forms during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on boxes of French fries and on floor of walk in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking above dish machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator replaced sanitizer to: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
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.