JACK'S SEA GRILLE
190 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-463-6181
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit, breakfast burrito wrap (93 F - Hot Holding) operator moved to warmer area of unit to reheat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unpasteurized eggs stored over past liquid eggs and shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at triple sink unable to dispense.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on front prep counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 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 152.4 F). This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-25-2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance at nozzle of orange juice dispenser
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator refilled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer unlabeled on shelf of cooks line and in bussers cart.. Operator labeled during inspection. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-25-2025
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and plums out for self service and not wrapped to,protect from cross contamination
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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 149 F); operator set up three compartment sink: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack shelled eggs and continued cooking omelettes without gloves change and hand washing. Discussed with operator proper hand washing and gloves change requirement.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink next in omelette station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on busser cart in dinning room and in dish room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In slat container on cooks line.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line make table, prepared chorizo (51 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51 F - Cold Holding) per operator food had been out less than 2 hours form walk in cooler. Operator returned to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit, breakfast burrito wrap (93 F - Hot Holding) operator moved to warmer area of unit to reheat.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
May 29, 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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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs for poached eggs then handle ready to eat muffins and Canadian bacon without changing gloves. Discussed and observed proper glove change and hand washing.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unit in wait station unable to dispense
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on shelf above make table on cooks line. Operator removed coffee
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep shelf on cooks line. Operator removed.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phone on prep table. Operator removed phone.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Strawberry Dessert Topping with a severely dented rim in the dry storage room.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Establishment offering pastries and danishes for self serve at buffet and no sneeze guard is present.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line butter (53 F - Cold Holding), per operator, it had been removed from reach in cooler one hour prior. Operator moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phone on prep table. Operator removed phone.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath back line prep sink.
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