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HAPPY GOURMET 17

4150 HANCOCK BRIDGE, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.471.0029

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607351
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator placed a squeeze bottle of soap at hand washing sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at three compartment sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink. Operator turned on during inspection and water is above 85F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen leaks if hot water left on.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Automatic soap dispenser unable to disperse soap. Operator placed bottle of soap next to dispenser until batteries can be replaced.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator turned on during inspection, but, it leaks if left on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed pizza cutters and clean spatulas stored between prep table and wall next to oven. Operator removed utensils.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bulk sugar. Operator adjusted handle.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled under prep table. Operator labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.