RISTORANTE FABIO
4150 HANCOCK BR PKWY, N Ft Myers FL 33903 · 239.656.5727
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken livers over raw fish in standup reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken below fish.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in prep area across from dishwasher. Operator moved cloth to sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar unlabeled on shelf above passenger thru window. Operator labeled during inspection.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch preparing food.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between reach in cooler and prep table on cook's line. Operator removed spatula.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork tenderloin in reach in cooler with glass doors. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
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. Observed two new employees without Employee reporting Agreements.
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken livers over raw fish in standup reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken below fish.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line wearing a gold bracelet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner placed the raw chicken beside the raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) and raw cod (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across 3 component sink. The owner is placing the raw chicken and raw cod on ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup. Operator put in dish area to wash.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a watch while preparing food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in men or women restrooms used by employees.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded clams uncovered in reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Operator covered with wax paper 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.