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70 PINE ISLAND RD, N Ft Myers FL 33903 · 239.984.5493
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of carrots on floor in reach in cooler. Operator put bag of carrots on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by Office.
Open dumpster lid.
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed order and pick up windows left open after food service.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go cup with no handle used as a scoop in chicken gizzards. Operator removed item.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by lemonade machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint on cook's line.
Opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window left open at front window. Operator closed window.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat shredded cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved cabbage to shelf with produce.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black mold like substance inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized machine during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal scoop no handle inside flour. Operator removed scoops.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in plastic bin no label. Operator labeled containers.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid by walk in freezer. Operator labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop in raw shrimp. Operator removed bowl.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old fryer and oven by dumpster.
May 8, 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 food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish over bottled water in walk-in cooler. Operator moved fish to shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop in raw chicken. Operator removed bowl.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom is not self closing. Operator gives out key upon request to customers. Operator states will add self closer.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape on shelf with sauces and spices.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to crate off of floor.
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.