HIDEAWAY REST & LOUNGE
5670 TRAILWINDS DR, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-275-6232
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw burger patties stored over raw fish. Operator moved raw burger patties to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store liquor bottle at bar. Operator removed the bottle.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Scoop handle in contact with mix snacks at bar. Operator removed the scoop.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 10# can water chestnuts, one 29oz can black beans, three 12oz can tomatoes paste dented at dry storage.
Medicine bottle improperly stored over cook line. Operator removed medicine bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed the ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area. Operator provided handwashing sign.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the cooking equipments.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottle stored over prep area. Operator removed medicine bottle to proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; raw burger patties stored over raw fish. Operator stored raw burger patties at bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the cell phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Single-service forks improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored single service forks properly.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish-machine chlorine 00ppm. Operator started using bar dish-machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing cloth stored at bar handwashing sink. Operator removed sanitizing cloth.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook-line. Operator provided paper towel.
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 health reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under dish-machine. Operator discarded spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and pasta stored on floor at dry storage. Raw ground beef and chicken stored on floor at freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed the ice scoop.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham more than 7 days date marked. Per operator prepared at time of inspection but not updated. Operator updated date marked.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cook line has no paper towel. Operator provided paper towel.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor front of ice machine. Operator removed correct storage.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and bread stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator removed correct storage.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Silverware dried with cloth at server station. Discussed operator proper procedures.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed correct storage.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cake in walk in cooler. Operator moved cake to proper location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 68F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray in freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by spices. Operator removed chemical.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed shredded mozzarella cheese not date marked. Operator date marked cheese.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease on can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks.
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. Operator completed forms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shrimp not date marked. Operator date marked shrimp.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine. Operator placed buckets off of floor.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public in walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.