KITCHEN SOCIAL
14261 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-560-4255
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in tall silver reach-in cooler left marked 11/15/2024, today is 11/22/2024.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In right side reach-in cooler in front, raw ground beef and raw ground pork over raw shell eggs. Operator rearranged for proper food protection.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection 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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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved chlorine sanitizer in use in set up triple sink. Spoke with operator regarding importance of using only approved sanitizer for ware washing. Operator has approved quaternary sanitizer and emptied sink of unapproved sanitizer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In cabinets and on counter in left side of kitchen, observed whisks, spoons, and spatulas stored with food-contact surface facing up.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back double door marked exit blocked by large dish storage rack, towel hamper.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall white reach-in cooler toward front of dining area, observed raw cold smoked salmon in packaged stored in same container as ready-to-eat butter and cream cheese. Spoke with operator regarding raw ready-to-eat foods and proper food storage. Operator moved salmon to lower shelf for proper food storage.
Observed large cracks on electrical outlet shielding on front counter, second from the left and fourth from the right outlets. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in tall silver reach-in cooler left marked 11/15/2024, today is 11/22/2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in tall silver reach-in cooler left marked 11/15/2024, today is 11/22/2024.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted sink to 150ppm.
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. One expired, one missing, employees Anita and Christie.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw ready-to-eat animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored with cooker ready-to-eat beets in extra large white rice to right of entrance from front door. Operator properly separated the foods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by triple sink blocked with rolling equipment rack. Operator removed the rack.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in only unisex bathroom.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 operator cutting onions for salad with bare hand contact of foods. Discussed necessity of gloves to handle ready-to-eat foods with hands, operator donned gloves before returning to work.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food and other meats in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in freezer closest to entrance to dining room with raw chicken over bread and raw beef, no longer commercially packaged. Reach-in cooler closest to door raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat strawberries. Operator rearranged both units for proper food protection.
7 bottles containing toxic substance not labeled by mop sink.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. Repeat 3/10/2023.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cleaning equipment storage by office.
Exit door locked at back of establishment. For reporting purposes only.
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.