BROWN BAG
1232 N TAMIAMI TRL #3, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-995-5800
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored next to box of crackers in dry storage area outside office. Operator removed spray bottle from area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of crackers and brownie mix stored less than 6 inches off floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot and containers in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed items.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Other hand washing sink and sinks have hot water above 100F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gasket on door of white stand up reach in cooler in prep kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander sitting in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed colander.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired 10/2024. Per Operator, they are planning on updating it soon.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line. Operator turned on hot water during inspection. Water temperature is 104F.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean Tupperware containers on wire shelf across from three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (51F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (49F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner is moving all products to reach-in cooler under microwave.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink on cook line turned off.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed whole turkey sitting in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed from sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pack of cigarettes on dry storage shelf between fresh avocados and cans of cream of chicken soup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler on cook's line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole turkey thawing at room temperature in sink.
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.