DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT THE FORUM
2645 FORUM BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239.673.3414
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15-20 small flying insects in food storage area over a box of ripe bananas. Operator discarded bananas and employee mopped and squeegeed area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Establishment is open, operating and serving the public while license expired 12/01/2025. Discussed renewing license with Operator. Operator renewed license during inspection. License now current in system. Expiration date 12/01/2026.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents buildup of dust over exposed line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled containers.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed buildup of food and debris under dish table by drain cover for dishwasher.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on shelf over clean coffee mugs by dishwasher. Operator threw away beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint in prep area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in freezer missing glass shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust by air vents over ice tea station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on top of iced tea machine not protected or inverted. Operator covered filters.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat washed and cut lettuce in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved salmon below lettuce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter pats stored at room temperature across from expo at 69F Operator discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats stored at room temperature on shelf across from expo 69F. Operator discarded butter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator placed in dish area to be cleaned.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in dish area and sink across from expo. Operator refilled towels.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic cambro on shelf in dry storage. Operator placed in dishwasher area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed soup spoons not stored upright. Operator rewashed spoons and inverted.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed silverware baskets inside hand washing sink by dishwasher. Operator moved baskets.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature at 157F using Operator High temperature measuring device. High temp stickers also did not turn black. Operator will set up three compartment sink until maintenance arrives. Maintenance called in by Operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade. Operator replaced blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed silverware baskets inside hand washing sink by dishwasher. Operator moved baskets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from expo and next to dish.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink across from expo.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed dried cranberries under dry storage shelving. Operator swept up during inspection.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with dried food on blades on prep table adjacent to cook's line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed silverware racks on top of hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in employees bathroom. Housekeeping contacted to refill.
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 forms. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in employees bathroom. Housekeeping contacted to refill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage on shelf in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday with no date mark. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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. Operator has purchased booklet and will be renewing expired employees.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on shelf above prep table adjacent to cook's line. Employee removed items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of lamb stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware basket with silverware stored upright in dining room.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secure behind bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on metal lid in supply closet across from dry storage.
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15-20 small flying insects in food storage area over a box of ripe bananas. Operator discarded bananas and employee mopped and squeegeed area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade in prep kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop in hand washing sink end of cook's line. Operator removed scoop.
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 completed printed copy during inspection. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secure behind bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish table with buildup of dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on stainless steel shelf over prep table next to spices.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on metal lid in supply closet across from dry storage.
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.