BLOSSOMS AT VERANDAH
12201 RIVER VILLAGE WAY, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-694-7229
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01;2024. Operator brought license current during inspection. License is current in the system.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves put hands on hips then put on new gloves no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
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. Observed 6 pieces of Mahi still in commercially sealed rop completely thawed. See Stop Sale. Provided Operator with memo regarding proper thawing of commercially packaged fish.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on cook's line wearing a watch while preparing food.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door propped open and service window left open when not serving food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pot stickers thawing at room temperature on top of beverage cooler. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01;2024. Operator brought license current during inspection. License is current in the system.
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. Observed mahi stored in reduced oxygen packaging while thawing in reach in cooler. Operator cut open bags.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed container of lip balm stored inside reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed item.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to proper separation.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster via email.
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.