JERSEYS SPORTS CAFE
13971 N CLEVELAND AVE, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.995.2900
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018054841 | Oct 22, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves, wipe hands on pants and tshirt then pick up cut leafy green and a bun to make a sandwich. Spoke to Operator about proper glove usage and hand washing.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed Raw snapper filets in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen in walk in cooler. Operator discarded 3 filet's during inspection.
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. Observed Raw snapper filets in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen in walk in cooler. Operator discarded 3 filet's during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic beverage cups stacked wet nesting behind bar.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from equipment door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled washing cloth next to slicer recently used in prep area of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several shelves with rust that has pitted the surface inside walk in cooler.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Observed red snapper still in packaging beginning to slack thaw in walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on cook's line preparing food on grill while wearing a watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of French fries stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 employee plating ready to eat celery using bare hands. Operator spoke to employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves.
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 all manager training expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with heavy food debris on cook's line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with buildup of dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs to counter.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 Andy and Vince Manager Certification are expired per Manager Joshua.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on slicer blades.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with debris in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed seafood breaded stored on floor of liquor room. Operator moved to shelf.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of unwashed limes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved limes to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind stem table.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pepto-bismol in walk-in cooler with ready to eat food. The manager removed the bottle of medicine from walk-in cooler.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open delink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and raw beef thawing in standing water in prep sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Comet cleaning spray on shelf next to bottles of oil and vinegar. Operator removed from shelf.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin.
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.
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 Raw Red Snapper being thawed in cryovac bags with with warning label. Operator cut open bags during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket missing on walk-in cooler door at top of door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's restroom.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed Door designated as an exit blocked with tables and chairs back rear dining area.
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.