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FAT KATZ SPORTS BISTRO

10080 DANIELS INTERSTATE CT, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 2398505306

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606568
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 15 on wall, electrical equipment above beer taps front bar. 10 on wall by window in bar area, 15 in mop sink area, 8 on shelves across from fryer, 6 under dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025085774Oct 17, 2025Mar 11, 2026$400
7--2023072544Nov 7, 2023Jan 29, 2024$200
7--2015053148Dec 4, 2015Jan 22, 2016$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator had sanitizer and detergent dispensers switched. Operator switched to proper sanitizer dispenser. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee on washing hands before putting on gloves. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat burger. Educated employee on wearing gloves. Employee put on gloves.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed box of raw beef patties stored over box of onions in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at fry station.
Basic/13-03-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and grease receptacle.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front bar handwash sink. Educated operator on the importance of having handwash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster and grease receptacle lids. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lids closed. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front of bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer back of kitchen gaskets, bar reach-in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 15 on wall, electrical equipment above beer taps front bar. 10 on wall by window in bar area, 15 in mop sink area, 8 on shelves across from fryer, 6 under dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Live, small flying insects found. 25 on wall, electrical equipment above beer taps front bar. 15 on wall by window in bar area. Not observed in other locations. Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink front of bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front of bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer back of kitchen gaskets, bar reach-in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator replaced, 200ppm quaternary.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2025Administrative 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher main and bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator replaced sanitizer and ran, 50ppm chlorine measured.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. 15 on wall, electrical equipment above beer taps front bar. 10 on wall by window in bar area, 15 in mop sink area, 8 on shelves across from fryer, 6 under dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink front of bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front of bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer back of kitchen gaskets, bar reach-in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid, open grease receptacle lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator replaced, 200ppm quaternary.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp and raw fish over ready-to-eat raw hamburger patties to be cooked to order under consumer advisory. Also raw turkey over raw pork. Operator rearranged cooler for proper storage.
High priority/08A-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler fully thawed raw mahi still in reduces oxygen packaging, with label for removal.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink in bar. Operator cleared sink for proper use.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents over cook line with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler fully thawed raw mahi still in reduces oxygen packaging, with label for removal. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall silver reach-in cooler at entrance to cook line.
Basic/14-33-4
Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop heavily cracked at ice machine.
Basic/14-12-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade and surrounding components soiled with dried on food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Operator has begun cleaning machine, food residue present. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents over cook line with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Close end bar reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior far end bar has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop heavily cracked at ice machine.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher Main (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw ground beef, raw chicken and raw turkey over raw pork. Also Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Black reach-in cooler by fryer, raw chicken over washed cut onions in door. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade and surrounding components soiled with dried on food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at far end bar, sanitizer bucket placed inside. Used to store cleaning supplies in dishwashing area. Operator removed bucket and cleaning supplies.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna served raw per operator, not marked as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin outside back of kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents over cook line with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Ketchup bottles at entrance to cook line under shelving. Containers oil, canned beans, water bottles in dry storage. Contains fries and pickles in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Close end bar reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior far end bar has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop heavily cracked at ice machine.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated the server on proper handwashing procedures.
High priority/12A-02-4
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the outside ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used to scoop ice behind the bar.
Basic/14-01-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket of pickles stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses behind the bar.
Basic/10-14-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets for the reach in cooler behind the bar soiled with a black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Basic/21-38-4
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back of kitchen around ware washing facilities.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 on walls and boxes back dry storage. 25 around and on wall behind, next to beer taps in front bar. 5 on wall at entrance to kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · 3 on walls and boxes back dry storage. 20 around and on wall behind, next to beer taps in front bar. 5 on wall at entrance to kitchen. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back of kitchen around ware washing facilities.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On back dry storage rack observed multiple smaller containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook return to work in kitchen through back door, don gloves, no handwash. Discussed with employee and manager proper handwashing, employee removed gloves and washed hands properly before returning to work.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 on walls and boxes back dry storage. 25 around and on wall behind, next to beer taps in front bar. 5 on wall at entrance to kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 25 ants in back dry storage on and around bucket of sweetened dry coconut, several inside and on the coconut.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 25 ants in back dry storage on and around bucket of sweetened dry coconut, several inside and on the coconut, direct contact. Also Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna steaks in outdoors walk-in cooler still reduced-oxygen packaged, thawed, with label to remove, per operator thawed on 11/4/2023.
High priority/01B-13-4/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna steaks in outdoors walk-in cooler still reduced-oxygen packaged, thawed, with label to remove. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back of kitchen around ware washing facilities.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. In dry storage in back of kitchen, bags flour stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On back dry storage rack observed multiple smaller containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.