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MARKET PLACE GRILL

4135 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 2393347001

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607327
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Notified property manager.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No running cold water at handwashing sink near bar area. Only hot water.
Intermediate/27-11-4
Box of single-service drinking cups improperly stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed the box to proper storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws stored on floor at back storage. Operator removed the box to proper storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw eggs stored over shredded cheese bag. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with single service food containers. Operator removed the food containers or proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
May 2, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Notified property manager.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat precooked bacon in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved to under ready to eat items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed cook employed over 60 days couldn't provide proof of Food Handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of whole potatoes and an open bag of limes stored on floor of kitchen area. Operator moved items to shelf off of floor during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.