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HIDEAWAY SPORTS BAR

1418 DEAN STREET, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-834-5646

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4605942
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed the form which was printed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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. Emailed the form which was printed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container with ice at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container with ice.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice being dumped at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator and employees of strictly to use for handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 the form which was completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign which was printed during inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concert at beer cooler.
Basic/36-02-5
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Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed dish machine at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved items out of sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as a scoop in granulated garlic.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine in kitchen. Operator is to use triple sink for sanitization or dish machine is bar area until machine dispenses chemicals at the proper concentration.
High priority/22-41-4/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.