NMR RESTAURANT
3732 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 2399223051
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches stuck to a trap under counter near 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach stuck to trap under counter near soda fountain.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025090551 | Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $800 |
| 7--2024046946 | Aug 13, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and oxtail stored above cooked chicken in walk in freezer. The operator corrected on site.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The operator secured them during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near women's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair, handle of walk in freezer missing.
Dec 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with shrimp stored in walk in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near women's restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage area attached to dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system coated in grease buildup.
Dec 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found in kitchen, behind bar, in dry storage area, and dining room - approximately 5-10 total.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with shrimp stored in walk in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches stuck to a trap under counter near 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach stuck to trap under counter near soda fountain.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10-15 droppings behind bar and equipment. Observed 10-15 rodent droppings in dry storage area under sink and near glass divider separating dining area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding) and cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding) and cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. The operator states they had been stored in reach in cooler overnight and discarded the items. Observed cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef with vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. The operator states the items had been placed in reach in cooler this morning less than 2 hours ago. The items were moved to the walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked turkey, and cooked vegetables prepared the day before with no date markings. The operator added them during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near women's restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind bar and beneath equipment at bar.
Food stored on floor, cooked chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer. The operator relocated the items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage area attached to dining room.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line between uses.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair, the gasket and portion of the freezer that seals against the door is in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system coated in grease buildup.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage/water stains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles outside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dishwasher and server side station.
Aug 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Operator had no employee training paperwork on site.
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. Operator did not have any employee reporting paperwork on site.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage/water stains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles outside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dishwasher and server side station.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator moved hot dogs to over raw beef.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp over raw beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked okra at 51F. Operator advised had been in cooler over 6 hours. Operator discarded cooked okra. Observed cooked mixed vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice and beans (58F - Cold Holding);cooked rice and beans (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans and rice (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef oxtail (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pigs feet (51F - Cold Holding), all discarded by operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mixed vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice and beans (58F - Cold Holding);cooked rice and beans (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans and rice (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef oxtail (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pigs feet (51F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator discarded all.
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.
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. Operator had no employee training paperwork on site.
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. Operator did not have any employee reporting paperwork on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked okra, cooked white rice, cooked spinach no date marking and operator advised made the previous day.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in corn meal and flour. Operator removed bowls.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage/water stains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles outside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dishwasher and server side station.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed patty dough in direct contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in dry storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged door frame around walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near walk in freezer.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bags in direct contact with food in walk in cooler.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door and door frame to walk in freezer in poor repair.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed patty dough in direct contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer.
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.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in dry storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged door frame around walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near walk in freezer.
Aug 14, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bags in direct contact with food in walk in cooler.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door and door frame to walk in freezer in poor repair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler closest to front door in bar area.
Aug 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects on clean dish shelf in prep area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bags in direct contact with food in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches in total. Observed 1 live roach on woman's restroom door, 1 live roach by reach in cooler where alcohol is stored! 1 live on wall behind microwave in kitchen, 2 live roaches in the gaskets of the reach in cooler units in the kitchen. Observed 6 live roaches on wall in the corner by the 3 compartment sink and wok stove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under microwave in kitchen: cut plantains (53F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by items stored in sink. Operator moved item for proper storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kits for the dish machine.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above dish machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed in total 71 dead roaches. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf by vanilla extract, 5 dead in trap by soda machine, 1 dead under reach in cooler where alcohol is stored, 4 dead under 3 compartment sink in bar area, 1dead roach under shelf liner in shelf above 3 compartment sink in bar area, 20 dead in trap under white wire shelf in bar area near bar entrance, 20 dead under white wire shelf where linens are stored. Observed in kitchen: 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink, 9 dead under stove and fryers, 5 dead in prep sink in front storage room, 1 dead on floor near curtains in front storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door and door frame to walk in freezer in poor repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil on floor around and behind fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler closest to front door in bar area.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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