PICKLE AND PUB RESTAURANT INC
15455 OLD MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-208-4029
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in dishwash area. Observed 3 small flying insects flying in dishwash area landing on equipment.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg salad 45F cold hold, coleslaw 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed egg salad and coleslaw on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to food prep blocked by serving tray. Operator removed serving tray.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside handwash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of updating employee food safety training.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator fixed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar at bar.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated on updating employee foid safety training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cell phone.
Floor area in side beverage/wait station covered with standing water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of salsa and one 6lb can of nacho cheese cans dented. Operator separated cans to be distributed to distributor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad 46F cold hold, raw cod 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance updating employee food safety training.
Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in women's restroom.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath hand wash sink, food prep sink near water heater, and underneath co2 tank.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust-like substance on fan at kitchen entrance.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Educated operator on changing wiping cloths when soiled. Operator discarded cloth.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance around hand wash sink at bar.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on slicer. Operator removed chemical.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler in side togo station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in dishwash area. Observed 3 small flying insects flying in dishwash area landing on equipment.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 dried rodent droppings underneath shelving in dry storage. Operator discarded rodent droppings.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side coffee to go window station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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 completed form.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on outside of equipment/walls in dishwash area and on/around water heater.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage, dishwash area, and underneath hand wash sink in side coffee station.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near soup station.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath dumpster.
Standing water or very slow draining water in outside mop/can wash inside dumpster enclosure.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in middle of kitchen blocked by serving tray. Educated operator on having hand wash sink unblocked. Operator removed tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed breath mints stored on top of refrigerator at cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of personal belongings. Operator removed breath mints.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener blade.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime. Beer walk in cooler fan guards.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance next to hand wash sink at bar.
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on top of refrigerator.
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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clean chemical stored by slicer. Operator removed chemical.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance blocked by fan. Operator removed fan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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 completed forms before leaving inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili, sliced tomatoes, and cut lettuce not date marked. Operator date marked foods.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes/food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in men's restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers.
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.