BROOKE'S RESTAURANT
4450 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-995-1900
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line change gloves after breading raw shrimp and raw chicken without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves usage with Operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach dip prepared over 24 hours ago at 51F on shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded item.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed ServeSafe CFM expired for Theodore Mack 04/2026.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line. Operator refilled towels.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed strip hanging over prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed strip.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping coffee and a steak knife into hand washing sink at server station.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of French fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved fries to shelf off of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam to go cups stored on floor of storage shed just outside of back door in fenced in area. Operator moved case to shelf.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed behind bar.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves prepare a ready to eat lettuce salad then wipe off soiled counter and cutting boards then pick up clean bowl to plate ready to eat food without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and hand washing sink on cook's line. Operator refilled during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer and oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of mushrooms and tomatoes stored over ready to eat sliced deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator moved produce.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook area by chicken breading area with buildup of food debris.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed behind bar.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee reenter kitchen from outside wearing blue gloves and go to cooks line and begin working with clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox disinfectant on shelf with oil and vinegar cruets. Operator removed chemical from shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade on cook's line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server station used as an ice dump sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork shoulder stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved pork to shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam to go cups stored on floor in outside shed behind building. Operator moved to shelf.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster behind bar.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 cannot locate signed forms. Blank copy is on wall outside office. Emailed copy to Operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as scoop In coleslaw at wait station. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and debris on ceiling vent in dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease next to fryer.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle below waist level. Operator removed tongs.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 ground beef over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw ground beef under the raw pork.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in both mens and women's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on prep table.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds on cook's line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner stored next to dry pancake mix near dishwasher. Operator moved can to chemical shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade on cook's line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar by ice tea machine and plastic to go cup used as scoop In coleslaw by wait station in reach in cooler. Operator removed cups during inspection.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed can of Celsius stored in ice bin by soda fountain by expo. Operator removed from ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven and fryer on cook's line. Operator removed during inspection.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw ground beef on prep table next to hand washing sink by cook's line with no splash guard.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line connected to soda gun holster behind bar.
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.