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ECHO

15501 OLD MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-689-5660

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4604971
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022001399Dec 9, 2021Feb 18, 2022$320

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with onions. Operator placed in food grade container.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulation of debris inside cabinet underneath ice bin at bar.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored in hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen chicken wings not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense parmesan cheese.
Basic/14-01-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by brooms.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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 form. Educated operator on importance of completing forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen and bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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 form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza paddles stored on floor. Operator removed paddles.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet in men's restroom not flushing.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.