EMJAYS TAVERN & GRILL
700 LEELAND HEIGHTS BLVD W, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 239-839-2132
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no clean up form, emailed Clean up HR 5030-104.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of pineapple topping. Observed 2 cans of nacho cheese sauce cans with rust on the lids.Operator segregated can.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom sticking on the bottom and not tightly able to close.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed return air vent soiled on the cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook-line torn.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in the cook line in use.
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Microwave interior chipping. Observed microwave on the far side of the kitchen by the stove, with interior chipping.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to unisex bathroom sticks on the bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in door gaskets in the kitchen and observed soiled fan guard in the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on the dry storage shelf above the liquor cage not inverted in in a lidded container. Operator placed coffee filters in a bag.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door to the right of the bar sticking on the floor and not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup in the hot sauce on the cook line in the reach in cooler to the right across from stove.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid missing from trash receptacle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the cook line torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sign missing in the men's room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on the line gaskets soiled.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing in the men's restroom. Emailed form 5030-11 hand washing handout.
Apr 1, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in door gaskets on the right reach in torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's room near the pool tables. Emailed form.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate expired 4-20-24.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap visible at bottom of rear door threshold when the door is closed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by the rear door to the kitchen and wall tiles cracked and missing next to the hand sink in the kitchen on the left side of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed boiled up of food berries on reach in cooler and freezer door gaskets.
Feb 1, 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
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Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed backflow preventer needs to be replaced.
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. Observed no clean up form, emailed Clean up HR 5030-104.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap visible at bottom of rear door threshold.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed operator lost choking poster, emailed Choking handout HR 5030-105
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit fire door locked.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler across from grill torn and in need of repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed slight gap under door and on the right hand side facing outside where you can see light around the door frame.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on front line soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of hand wash sink on cook-line next to bar door. Operator moved trash receptacle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent above cook line soiled with dust or grease like substance
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink beverage above food prep area. Operator discarded cup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection.
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.