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CALOOSA SOUND CONVENTION CENTER

1375 MONROE ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 813-849-4114

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats4200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607420
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steaks in stand up reach-in cooler. The chef placed the raw chicken on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in undrained ice. Observed bottled drinks in undrained ice. Operator drained ice.
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container in dry storage area. Operator discarded item voluntarily.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 chicken over raw steaks in stand up reach-in cooler. The chef placed the raw chicken on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. HACCP plan has been submitted.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected over coffee machine. The chef placed coffee filters in closed container.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bread crumbs and corn starch not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses reduced oxygen packaging for multiple food items.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 21, 2024 · Operator sent in Haccp Plan to DHR.Specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com and it has been received. Time Extended
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses reduced oxygen packaging for multiple food items.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine at 153F. Operator called company to have machine repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses reduced oxygen packaging for multiple food items.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning

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.