BUCKETT'S
6301 S POINTE BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239.481.7311
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of beans dented. Operator discarded cans.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed and called technician.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with slime-like substance. Soda gun at wait station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife.
Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Educated operator on cleaning microwave oven daily.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of mushrooms dented. Operator discarded cans.
Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Observed repackaged ready eat frozen food not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave oven.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices next to outdoor ice machine. Note: operator has work order in place to replace sticky tape.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food in proper location.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
Floor in disrepair. Hole on the floor by walk-in cooler entrance.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near by pizza prep; shredded mozzarella (59F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (58F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (57F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed all items in ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
Floor in disrepair. Hole on the floor by walk-in cooler entrance.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Open grease receptacle lid. Operator closed the lid.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Raw burger patties in container not commercially packaged stored over frozen french fries. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to clean food container and single serve deli papers at front counter. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris at prep area.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line. Discussed operator about proper food preparation procedures and employee removed his watch.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken box stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with accumulated grease.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator removed and stored coffee filters at proper storage.
May 1, 2024Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 Mushrooms Pieces and Stems #10 Harvest Fresh. Observed operator voluntarily removing and disposing them into dumpster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them, making them no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black like mold on ice shield in ice machine. Observed dishwasher take shields off, wash, rinse and sanitize. Put back on clean.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed reach in freezer handles with food debris on back side. Observed dishwasher wash, rinse and sanitize clean
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed dim lighting in walk in cooler. Had to use flashlight to identify items on opposite side (right hand side) of light..
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened raw chicken Philly steak stored on shelving above cooked chicken stored over French fries. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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