BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 176
7071 CYPRESS LAKE DR, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-433-1663
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw frozen steak stored over onion rings and cooked corn. Operator removed raw frozen steak to bottom shelf.
Floor soiled under shelves in walk in cooler.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled sugar container.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener 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 cell phone stored over prep table. Employee removed the cell phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under cooking equipments at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb onsplitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned ice machine at time of inspection.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer gasket in disrepair.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Jul 26, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution buckets stored next jams at server station. Operator removed sanitizing solution bucket to bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Dish machine area. Operator discarded cutting board.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Operator removed ice scoop.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at expo line Butter (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated butter has been out for one hour and will be used prior to 4 hours. Discussed with operator Time As Public Health Control and provided form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket at cook line next to clean plates. Operator removed clean plates.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance blocked with bag. Operator removed bag.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook-line wearing watch. Cook removed her watch.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup at door frame and shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at kitchen entrance has accumulation of food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles stored on floor at dry storage.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom out of paper towels. Operator refilled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There was a good amount of food debris on top of dish machine. Operator was spoke with.
Stored food not covered. Tea urns on servers station furthest from front door has no covers.
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.