FINALE BAR AND GRILL
15200 TAMIAMI TRL S #114, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-789-1481
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in kitchen.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator fixed..
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator started cleaning dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dishwash area. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tile.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a muffin in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored in shelving above food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed purse.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelets while cooking.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater and behind double door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed buildup of grease underneath fryers. Educated operator on routine cleaning of floor. Operator swept floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator corrected ice scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving in kitchen.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing in dishwash area. Operator covered ceiling with plastic.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in 2nd compartment. Operator redid sink and placed in proper order.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris underneath fryers and behind reach in freezer. Operator swept behind freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Educated operator on the importance of removing old labels.
Walk in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw of raw chicken wings stored over tray of cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator switched trays.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having proper test strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Educated operator on the importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold, American cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed sliced tomatoes and cheese in deeper pans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233.
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 meats and pinto beans not date marked in upright reach in cooler near kitchen entrance.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted before leaving inspection.
Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid solution.
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