FORDS GARAGE
2207 FIRST ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-332-3673
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (158F - Cooking) plated for service. The operator discarded the chicken.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee disassembled, cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand wash sink next to the walk in cooler. Manager turned the hot water on.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (158F - Cooking) plated for service. The operator discarded the chicken.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 soiled soda guns at bar area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damage tiles in dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink beside dishwashing machine being used as a dump sink. The manager spoke to operators about using hand washing sink as a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk-in cooler. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink near walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under steam table gasket not sealed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko and flour. The manager removed utensils from products.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink near wall-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris above air conditioner unit in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in second floor storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on speed rack. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned filter and replaced.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink over mop sink in kitchen as in disrepair. Operator states that there is a work order in for item.
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.