RUM BUCKET BAR AND GRILL
5150 BUCKINGHAM RD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239.288.6975
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw at 51F, Sour cream 47F, hard boiled eggs 47F in standup glass door reach in cooler on wait station for over 4 hours per Operator. Items discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet nesting behind inside bar.
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Ibuprofen on top shelf next to microwave on cook line above reach in cooler and cutting boards. Operator removed medication.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw at 51F, Sour cream 47F, hard boiled eggs 47F in standup glass door reach in cooler on wait station for over 4 hours per Operator. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw at 51F, Sour cream 47F, hard boiled eggs 47F in standup glass door reach in cooler on wait station for over 4 hours per Operator. Items discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles stored inside hand washing sink at end of cook line by dishwasher. Operator removed bottles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet nesting behind inside bar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed basket of clean silverware food contact surface pointing up on table across from commercial ice machine,
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator placed in dishwasher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container of fish inside hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator removed fish.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink mold like substance inside ice bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris on top of dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed tongs.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar/server area used as dump sink with ice inside sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used as a scoop in bulk flour in room across from cook's line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ahi tuna thawing in commercially reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. Operator cut open bags during inspection.
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 shelf over make table on cook's line. Operator removed cell phone.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal shakers in bin in prep kitchen.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink by inside bar used as a dump sink full of ice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets to walk in cooler door.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler door insulation is exposed as metal is separating from door.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing to bulb in walk in cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware spoons stored upright in baskets on top of microwave in kitchen across from cook's line.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink near cook line not operational.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in storage area not labeled.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at end of cook's line closest to dishwasher. Operator removed from sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf behind cook's line wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs hanging on stove handles. Removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at bar hand washing sinks.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line connected to soda gun holster on inside and outside bar.
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