GLORY DAYS GRILL
5056 DANIELS PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239.690.3287
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, 5 on wall, 10 around beer taps by handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen right side by dry storage 15 small flying insects observed. 10 above bibb in box soda storage by beer walk-in cooler. 20 above triple sink in back prep line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005518 | Dec 8, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Plumbing system in disrepair. One of three stalls in women's restroom out of order, other two in working order. Operator states a plumber was called and repair is pending.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap, right side from cook line. Operator restored air gap and secured with zip tie.
Test kit for measuring the surface temperature of hot water sanitation not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator unable to show use of thermometer for high temperature dishwashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Door to beer reach-in cooler right in bar has come off.
Ice buildup in small black reach-in freezer far end cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator removed.
Oct 13, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left side beer cooler at bar.
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 151F) after running three times, operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 200ppm quaternary.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, prep line.
Ice buildup in black reach-in freezer on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Far left cook line top of oven.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left side beer cooler at bar.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in corner of bar. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready-to-eat bread for sandwich prep in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper food storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice in back corner by smoker soiled with accumulation of food debris. Cutting boards covering prep sinks on prep live with accumulated soil residues.
Accumulation of debris, slime on top of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents on front line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on top inside bin, down sides, some black accumulation of mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under equipment in dishwashing area.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line soda machine nozzles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to cook line. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside of ice machine in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on back prep line, front line.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle, on top and sides.
Grease receptacle lid open, dumpster lid open, buckets of grease left open in dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of equipment on cook line soiled with accumulated dust, food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left side back of bar.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in middle bar area. Operator discarded bucket.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Ice cream in black reach-in freezer at front of cook line, no lids, ice buildup.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap at far end cook line by ice machine.
Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop sale.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server clear dirty dishes to dishwashing area, begin to handle plated food in pass thru window. Spoke with employee, employee washed hands properly before continuing work.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop sale.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Right side bar, corner to left of beer taps.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/binat end of cook line.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front of cook line, over black reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in black reach-in freezer at front of cook line, no lids, ice buildup.
Dec 13, 2023□ 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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Floor in disrepair, cracked in bar area, beer walk-in cooler.
Hole in wall at mop sink.
Dec 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line ice bath: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (61F - Cold Holding); housemade buttermilk ranch (60F) for one hour per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control for and discussed usage. Also Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator.
Floor in disrepair, cracked in bar area, beer walk-in cooler.
Hole in wall at mop sink.
Dec 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, 5 on wall, 10 around beer taps by handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen right side by dry storage 15 small flying insects observed. 10 above bibb in box soda storage by beer walk-in cooler. 20 above triple sink in back prep line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line ice bath: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (61F - Cold Holding); housemade buttermilk ranch (60F) for one hour per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control for and discussed usage. Also Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer by smoker in back of kitchen with accumulation of food residue.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar area in cracked hole in middle. Also standing water in drain under triple sink in back kitchen, in damaged floor by beer walk-in cooler
Floor in disrepair, cracked in bar area, beer walk-in cooler.
Hole in wall at mop sink.
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