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COVE

17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR, Ft Myers FL 33908 · 239.466.4000

Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4603396
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned cream with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned cream with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at right side handwash sink facing water.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks facing water used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Presence of insects. Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. Admin Complaint
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Presence of insects. Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bar.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/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.