EBENEZER RESTAURANT
2247 FOWLER ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 2393626860
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on storage shelf in front counter area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (67F - Cold Holding); conch (65F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient (70F - Cold Holding); chicken patties (63F - Cold Holding); rice (66F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Observed cut cabbage slaw (80F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, was made over 4 hours ago and operator to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on food items prepared prior day per operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers out of order.
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Floor in kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor on cook line, the operator relocated items. Observed plastic bottled drinks on floor in hallway.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw turkey and raw snapper(solid frozen) thawing in separate sections of 3 compartment sink. Educated operator proper thawing methods and cold running water was turned on for both sections.
Rear exit door locked, the operator unlocked the door. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed goat meat in nonfood-grade bag at chest Reach in Freezer. Educated the operator of using food grade bags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink.
No quaternary or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Drawers.
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Squash 48F cold hold, cooked meat 49F cold hold, beans 49F cold hold. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed cup.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under steam table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed tings stored employee drink on drying shelf by 3 compartment sink over clean dishes.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray for stove by microwave.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in kitchen.
Dec 16, 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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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. Observed forms as lacking signature. Operator had employee begin signing form.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed panel peeling away from wall near stove closest to ansul tank.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by back door.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for hood system.
Mar 18, 2024Warning 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter : cabbage cold holding at 84F; observed in walk in cooler unit: rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); oxtail (74F - Cold Holding); rice (58F - Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for extended period of time.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved hand was towels near sink.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches near front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed panel peeling away from wall near stove closest to ansul tank.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by back door.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for hood system.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato and water cress at 71F - cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit by walk in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over stove and fryers.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on storage shelf in front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato and water cress at 71F - cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded item.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate food handler certificates at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored above food served to customers in cook line and in 2 door reach in cooler by walk in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit by walk in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over stove and fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in restroom.
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