HAMPTON INN & SUITES FT MYERS BEACH SANIBEL GATEWAY
11281 SUMMERLIN SQUARE DR, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 214.750.2967
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018015028 | Feb 20, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment offers Quaker Kettle Hearty Oats for oatmeal but is serving Malt O Meal brand Hearty Traditions Rolled-Oats. Operator removed signage during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator emptied and refilled triple sink to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm)
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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped whole apples available for guests at buffet.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in prep kitchen
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Thais, food employee does not have food handlers training and per operator has been employed more than 60 days n
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top on microwave in kitchen. Operator moved to proper storage.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cell phone and then put gloves on to work with food without hand washing.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm); Operator diluted to Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet area, butter (55 F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (64 F - Cold Holding). Discussed Time As Public Health Control and provided operator DBPR Form HR 5022-090
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Thais, food employee does not have food handlers training and per operator has been employed more than 60 days n
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 with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and forms were completed during inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples offered for self service not wrapped.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of juice dispenser above dispensing nozzles have a mold like substance.
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.