MARIO'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
20301 GRANDE OAK SHOPPES BLVD #108, Estero FL 33928
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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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. Observed food labels in the walk in cooler were marked more than 7 days, operated stated the cooks did not correctly change the labels,. Redated appropriately.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed food labels in the walk in cooler were marked more than 7 days, operated stated the cooks did not correctly change the labels,. Redated appropriately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side of rear door to the kitchen area not fully sealed with insulation.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in the walk in cooler door area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator employee crack eggs without changing gloves and washing hands explained proper technique when cracking eggs and proper procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slimey substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in container of flour.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food on cook line with no hair protection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath rear exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in bar area soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk in, in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces on the cook line not labeled. And sugar and flour not labeled.
Nov 7, 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in and around the walk in cooler door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in cooler shelves.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved can opener for cleaning.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside interior of ice machine bin. Operator cleaned ice machine during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on cookline near the stand up reach in cooler and the hand sink. Operator instructed employee to clean the wall.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing by hand wash sink in the side kitchen area next to the prep table.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard protection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing-in/ next to walk in cooler door area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on cookline by stand up refrigerator.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the bar area. Operator placed towels next to the sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing by hand wash sink in the side kitchen area next to the prep table.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard protection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing-in/ next to walk in cooler door area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed fire resistant panels peeled from wall in the hallway to the dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles on cook line equipment soiled with buildup of food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles at entrance to walk in cooler.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops on shelf above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw pork.
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. Observed no proof of training for any employees.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked ribs prepared over 24 hours according to operator frozen solid in walk in freezer not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles on cook line equipment soiled with buildup of food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank next to walk in cooler not secure.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse sitting on top of open box of rice on cookline.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles at entrance to walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign next to sink in servers station or in the mens room bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta and Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler on cook line not covered.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed mop bucket in front of fire door leading out rear of building from the kitchen.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above corned beef hash stored in a third pan on cook line in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels out in dispenser on cook line next to stand up reach in cooler. Operator filled dispenser.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed individual portions of meat loaf frozen in walk in cooler not date marked with day prepared.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in walk in cooler as you enter near the door.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of ribs and two boxes of bread on floor in walk in freezer, operator moved boxes to shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw ribs in walk in freezer stored in bulk hotel pan without a cover.
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