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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES FORT MYERS EAST - THE FORUM

3427 FORUM BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239.936.0410

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4606282
Grade history
JUL 23
SEP 24
NOV 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed only Food Manager certification is expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2026 · Company is under going change of ownership. New Owners to take control this month. Will have new Certified Food Manager upon completion. Current Food service manager has online class scheduled. One time extension of 60 days per DBPR DM Timothy Dillon District 7.. Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed only Food Manager certification is expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic zip loc bags inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage inside standup reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apples unwrapped for self service in bowl at buffet table.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor of prep kitchen. Operator placed on shelf during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at hand washing sink in prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on top of coffee machine. Operator covered during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.