FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT
2736 EDISON AVE, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239.334.1687
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018011494 | Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade carry on bag used for corn bread- direct contact with food in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near cook line; liquid egg mix (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid soap stored over single service scoops at dry storage. Operator removed liquid soap to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butters stored at front counter at ambient temperature 71F, with 4 hours time marked on it without written procedures. Provided operator the time as public health control form.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Cardboards not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the cardboards inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Employee wearing bracelets other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Chicken containers stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at front counter.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near kitchen exit door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep table.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 39 minutes. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on flood prep area. Operator moved the keys to proper storage.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape device installed over clean utensils and prep area at front counter.
Single-service coffee filters stored u covered at prep area. Operator stored covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the container.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at prep area.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing, and did set up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; turkey ham (58F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); milk egg mix (55F - Cold Holding); corn beef (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items prepared and stored in reach-in cooler for two hours. Operator placed all items in ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store tong at cook line. Operator removed the tong.
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 provided blank copy and employees started signing Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees; in 86F at prep area. Operator removed utensils discarded water.
Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on pants then pick up clean spatula to work food on flat top. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef and raw pork chops over raw fish in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved items to correct shelves for proper storage during inspection.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 brown shell eggs cracked in tray in walk in cooler. Operator discarded eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed roasting pan on top of hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for kitchen crew who have been working more than 60 days. Observed 5 cook and prep cooks no proof of training. Operator stated they ordered books.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda rack unsecured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing black wristband while preparing food on cook's line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on bottom shelf of prep table ion cook's line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered on counter by coffee machine. Operator covered.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on new gloves and pick up plate ware to plate food after handling raw steak with old gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris on prep table across from cook's line.
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. Observed a few employees training have e expired. Discussed with Operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage in a styrofoam up on top of make table on cook's line. Employee removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed iced tea filters unprotected on counter next to tea brewer in kitchen.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved to bottom shelf during inspection.
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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed form during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured by soda rack near cook's line. Operator secured during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while scraping plates by three compartment sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in lights by dishwasher.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected by ice tea machine in kitchen. Operator covered filters.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 50 oz cans of Mushroom soup with dented rims in dry storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded cans during inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee loading dirty dishes into dishwasher and removing clean dishes without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove use and hand washing with Operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line without a hair restraint preparing food. Operator had employee put in a hat during inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dishwasher area.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers on cook's line not inverted. Operator inverted items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powdered sugar and brown sugar unlabeled at server station. Operator labeled items during inspection.
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