FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR B QUE
12148 S CLEVELAND AVE, Ft Myers FL 33907 · 239.690.3283
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found; 13 under dish-machine, 4 on wall at mop sink, 4 on wall at server station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022046858 | Jul 29, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found; 13 under dish-machine, 4 on wall at mop sink, 4 on wall at server station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease and mold-like substance at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near cook line. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator blue cheese stored at top of reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator moved blue cheese inside of the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked potatoes soup (118F - Hot Holding. Per operator cooked potatoes soup stored on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating potatoes soup.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service cups stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties stored over cut celeries. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by dust near by cook line at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under equipments at cook line.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; butter (76F - Cold Holding) Per operator melted better placed at cook-line for 30 minutes. Operator removed butter to walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator voluntarily discarded single service food containers.
Aug 5, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling at dry storage area, dish machine area and front of 5e storage area close to bathrooms.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 19 small flying insects around bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar entrance. Operator provided hand towel.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling at dry storage area, dish machine area and front of 5e storage area close to bathrooms.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed at bar sanitizer solution at triple sink chlorine 20ppm. Operator added more brought sanitizer solution to chlorine 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch dressing at reach-in cooler close to office 49F - Cold Holding. Per operator less than 4 hours, and removed it to walk-in cooler, ranch (38F - Cold Holding).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/ vents soiled with accumulated mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster back of establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter at server station not inverted or protected. Operator removed correct storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease at dishwasher area in kitchen.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher area under triple sink water drainage. Observed water leaking from ceiling at kitchen next to walk-in cooler.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above smoker in back prep kitchen has a build up of grease.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. At large Waste Pro dumpster in back parking lot.
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.