BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 497
8940 COLONIAL CENTER DR, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-936-4552
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered in server station at front counter. Operator covered filters.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 shell eggs on flat in walk in cooler with cracked shells. Operator discarded eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler drawer at 50F with these items (50F - Cold Holding); Shell eggs ambient temperature (50F - Cold Holding) out of temperature for approximately two hours per Operator. Operator moved items to walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 35F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at towels at hand washing sink on end of cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator refilled towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom handicap stall. Operator refilled soap.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop in standing water of 81F at server station.
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
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp stickers not turning black. Used digital thermometer and temperature was 158.5F.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee slicing deli meat in prep kitchen wearing a wristband.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs while wearing gloves then switched to building a biscuit sandwich touching the ready to eat biscuit without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper glove wearing and hand washing with Operator. Operator discussed with employee. I observed employee change gloves and wash hands in between after that.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef chili no date mark in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters by hot water heater date marked 07/2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized ice bin during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink behind cash register at front counter.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher mounted by rear exit door of kitchen by dry storage in the red.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator refilled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cooks line. Operator had employee remove.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris inside microwave on cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator cleaned microwave.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blueberry at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink being strictly for handwashing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 the form which was completed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed intermittently dispensing soap at entrance to kitchen handwash sink.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the ice machine.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated eggs out for thirty minutes.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed teaspoon handle touching brown sugar at server station. Operator removed spoon.
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.