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DOWNTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE

1406 HENDRY ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239.337.7646

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats166
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4605388
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese dip (122F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); in steam table. The operator turned up the temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026037783Apr 17, 2026Jul 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); mozzerella (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Prosciutto (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers on cook line. The operator states has been in for less than 2 hours and closed lids to retain cold.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Observed mozzarella - 50F, prosciutto- 47F, cut tomato - 43F, shredded cheese - 43F, potato salad - 48F. The operator iced down items. Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); mozzerella (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Prosciutto (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers on cook line. The operator states has been in for less than 2 hours and closed lids to retain cold.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese dip (122F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); in steam table. The operator turned up the temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Feb 25, 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Basic/10-20-4/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 priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle on soda gun at inside bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at hand wash sink in inside bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at front bar. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved drink from over reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4

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.