RESIDENCE INN FORT MYERS AT I-75 AND GULF COAST TOWN CENTER
10054 GULF CENTER DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-332-7001
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2022
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023052022 | Jul 28, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No working measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer would not turn on at time of inspection.
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. Cabina, Elena, Maylim expired approximately two weeks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside kitchen dust on vents, surrounding ceiling tiles and walls.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, heat treated soy milk opened (55F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, heat treated soy milk opened (55F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to coffee filters, single use gloves under coffee machine. Operator separated.
No working measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer would not turn on at time of inspection.
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. Cabina, Elena, Maylim expired approximately two weeks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside kitchen dust on vents, surrounding ceiling tiles and walls.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes then switch to handling clean dishes, no handwash step, no glove change. Spoke with operator regarding importance of handwashing, operator properly washed hands before returning to work.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelf by ice machine. Operator removed and discarded.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler:; liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (44F - Cold Holding); heat treated opened soy milk (44F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator, when foods were restocked from walk-in cooler. Operator turned down cooling unit temperature and moved all foods into walk-in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer - boxes bacon and pastry, bags ice under shelving.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Back kitchen coffee station, coffee filters uncovered.
Jul 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2022
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patty (126 F - Hot Holding); egg sandwich (121 F - Hot Holding) per operator food has been out for 20 minutes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Discussed proper reheating, hot holding and Time As Public Health Control. Repeat from 11-14-2022
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 had employees sign 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.