HILTON GARDEN INN FORT MYERS AIRPORT
16410 CORPORATE COMMERCE WAY, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-210-7200
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed 21 yogurt cups being placed into walk-in cooler, per operator to be discarded based on time as a public health control.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 150F), highest temperature recorded over multiple wash cycles. Operator discontinued use, called technician, and set up manual sanitation in triple sink 200ppm quaternary.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Cook line tall reach-in cooler, raw salmon.
Establishment reusing dry wiping cloths on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Used on pans on cook line to wipe away debris after rinsing. Spoke with operator, operator had employee discontinue reuse of wiping cloths on pan.
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust on ice machine vents.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and raw pork sausage over ready-to-eat ham and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to time/temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed 21 yogurt cups being placed into walk-in cooler, per operator to be discarded based on time as a public health control.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed 21 yogurt cups being placed into walk-in cooler, per operator to be discarded based on time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sandwiches and brownies by front desk in grab and go area missing proper label.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Dish washer handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean utensils with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with employee and operator, employee properly rewashed their hands Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two pieces of salmon thawed in vacuum sealed package with directions to remove before thawing. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Thermometer read 149 f when run through the dish machine. indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink on cook line blocked by cart. Corrected on site Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dish machine is running. At hand-wash sink on cook line. Staff corrected issue. Corrected on site Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two pieces of salmon thawed in vacuum sealed package with directions to remove before thawing. See stop sale. Priority: Basic
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and other raw animal foods. Raw chicken over raw ground beef stored on the same pan as raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Also raw pork on same tray as ham. Operator rearranged all food items for proper food storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board at salad station. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. No room on shelving to correct on site. Discussed alternatives with operator.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front grab and go case next to buffet, packaged salads, sandwiches, brownies lacking proper labeling.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on front cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered over coffee machine. Operator covered the container.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage one can jalapenos 1 can chickpeas dented at seams.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In tall reach-in cooler cook line across from stove, raw salmon fully thawed in reduced-oxygen packaging with label to remove. See stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In tall reach-in cooler cook line across from stove, raw salmon fully thawed in reduced-oxygen packaging with label to remove. See stop sale.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front grab and go case next to buffet, packaged salads, sandwiches, brownies lacking proper labeling.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered in coffee station.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook putting on gloves after handling floor mats without washing hands. Observed operator coaching cook, and cook removing gloves and washing hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook taking Hashbrowns off spatchula and putting on plate without gloves and touching omelet in the process, then touching glasses on face and resuming work. Observed operator coaching cook and re making food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with a black mold like substance developing on them inside grooves of cutting boards.
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. Observed no forms on employee reporting on premises. E mailed Operator form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards through out kitchen making them no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed drinks, purses, and keys stored above microwave on prep table. Observed employee removing items and storing in proper locations.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Cook with stone rings on both hands. Educated cook on jewelry procedures.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets with food debris and mold like substance on them and some tiny tears in reach in coolers on cook line. Observed Cooks cleaning them properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.observed utensils stored in beer/tea pitchers with fcs up instead of handles up. Observed operator coaching dishwasher.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw ground beef not all in original packaging in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken and ground beef to proper storage method according to cooking parameters.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin with built up of black mold like substance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Emailed form Choking handout HR 5030-105.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on plastic shelf inside the walk in cooler on the left, and on the door gaskets to the walk in cooler.
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