MONTE ALBAN BAR AND GRILL
4085 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY STE 107, North Fort Myers FL 33903
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and hung during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw beef steak in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to separate shelf during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips to test dishwasher or three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken tile in front of walk in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placing bags of frozen raw fish into a metal pan the scoop ready to eat rice onto plate for customer and shape the rice with same gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used as a scoop in diced tomatoes and onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with buildup of dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic pans wet nesting on shelf across from dishwasher.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in room next to server station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid in kitchen area on shelf next to unwashed produce and a food chopper. Operator removed can from kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved steak to proper shelf and separated appropriately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on table next to steam table on cook's line. Employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed cloth.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 - #10 can of Tomato purée with deep dents to seam in dry storage area combined with other cans in circulation. Operator removed can from circulation and threw away. See stop sale.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves touch his face then pick up clean utensils to prepare food on grill. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Operator refilled soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by soda syrup rack.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food in kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at soda station. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored in reach in cooler drawer with handles touching raw beef and raw chicken. Operator removed tongs.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medication above prep table. The operator removed the bottle of medication.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over produce in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook moved the raw shrimp to reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in storage area. The operator removed the bag of onions off floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. The operator removed handle from rice container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of rice and beans.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat salsa in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf below salsa.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and hung during inspection.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid on cart next to bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used as a scoop in diced tomato salsa in walk-in cooler. Operator removed from salsa.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen vegetables stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind fans.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on metal inside ice bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of salt unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
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.