HOOTERS RESTAURANT
4411 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-275-4666
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding). Operator placed bags of ice on chicken wings for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on top of dish machine. Operator relocated the item to the exterior back of establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to provide the foodhandler training by the end of inspection.
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 Food Employee Reporting Agreement forms not fully completed due to no signature of permit holder. Operator completed the documents.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at office.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple ice bags on the floor at Walk in Freezer and multiple water bottles at Beer Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled above poultry Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the food item.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed #10 can of nacho cheese dented at the seams. The operator segregated the can from stock to be served to the public.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server at indoor bar area handle cash, cell phone and touch hair then handle a clean beer glass to be served to a customer without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw shrimp and then handle raw chicken without changing gloves.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in full chronological order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of bags of breading.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers near 3 compartment sink wet nesting. The operator separated the containers for proper drying.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink behind indoor bar area used by food employees.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to containers of sauce. Operator removed the bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids on floor in dry storage container/unit. The operator relocated the box.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee moved item for proper storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged under 3 compartment sink. Operator states that they have contacted repair service
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding). Operator placed bags of ice on chicken wings for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzle on soda gun on outside bar.
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. Observed operator beginning to thaw fish in commercial reduced oxygen packaging. Operator opened packages.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on beer lines in alcohol walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Ob standing water in bottom of beer reach in cooler at outside bar area.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling as soiled in keg cooler on ceiling and light fixture directly across from fans.
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.