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13251 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · (941)481-1717
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall vent soiled with accumulated dust near back kitchen exit.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over dumplings. Operator placed raw chicken in bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored inside handwash at bar. Operator removed brush.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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 repackaged frozen precooked meatballs not date marked.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed buildup of gray-like substance on wall in dishwash area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hat.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with chocolate cup at bar. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored with clean silverware at cook-line. Sanitizing bucket solution stored with garnishes at bar. Operator removed sanitizing solution buckets to proper location.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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 called for service and set up triple sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored next to clean spoon and warm chocolate container. Operator removed correct storage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard working with food prep with no beard guard. Discussed operator having beard guard at establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected at food prep area. Operator discarded.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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 10ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink for sanitizing
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and began working with food without hand washing. Educated employee and observed proper hand washing and glove use.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Caramel vodka placed in spray bottles for guest use, it labeled.
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.