HIBISCUS HOUSE OF FORT MYERS
2135 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 6198744472
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean egg and cheese burrito (103F - Hot Holding) at front display case. Educated operator on proper temperature of 135F or above for hot holding.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of heavy cream in storage reach in cooler dated 3/26. The operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean egg and cheese burrito (103F - Hot Holding) at front display case. Educated operator on proper temperature of 135F or above for hot holding.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples in self service fruit bowl.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed incorrect date marking for beef and chicken empanadas of 4/28. The operator advised they were old markings.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed employee restroom where old mop sink was, and mop sink moved outside. Operator has begun process.
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) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.