KEY LIME BISTRO #1097
11000 TERMINAL ACCESS RD D.06, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 678-296-2949
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen areas around dishwashing machine - 10 by mop sink, 20 on dry storage racks and cardboard boxes, 15 on mechanical equipment by lockers, 15 on Bibb in box soda storage, 15 above dish machine around dirty dishes. In bar, 15 on back wall and beams by pass through window, in corner back left 20 on dirty rags on floor in box.
★ 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--2026024480 | Apr 9, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk-in cooler, case of raw salmon fully thawed in sealed package with label to remove.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Emailed to operator, operator printed and hung sign at front of restaurant at time of inspection.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in back by door near Bibb in box soda storage. Operator secured.
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. In walk-in cooler, case of raw salmon fully thawed in sealed package with label to remove. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on rack across from dishwashing area.
Apr 9, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker.
Apr 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans red peppers heavily dented in back dry storage area.
Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen areas around dishwashing machine - 10 by mop sink, 20 on dry storage racks and cardboard boxes, 15 on mechanical equipment by lockers, 15 on Bibb in box soda storage, 15 above dish machine around dirty dishes. In bar, 15 on back wall and beams by pass through window, in corner back left 20 on dirty rags on floor in box.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over liquid pasteurized eggs, unwashed portobello mushrooms, red peppers.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bin in front of handwash sink prep part of kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in front service station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in drink service station.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 on cook line. Also pair of tongs on oven door handle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered in drink service station front of house.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing form microwave on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust and grease accumulated on fan over cook line. Dust on vent cover in walk-in freezer.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator filled three compartment sink to sanitize
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank unsecured by walk in cooler.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee empty strainer basked in dump sink behind bar with bare hands and then proceed grab clean glassware to make a guests drink. Educated operator on proper hand washing and observed employee wash hands.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line has a build up of food debris.
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.