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SHORES BAR & GRILL

12156 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-693-6226

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats82
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4600111
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2015040605Sep 8, 2015Oct 6, 2015$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM Brandon Miller expired 04/08/2026, National Registry.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing a watch,
Basic/13-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken wings stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over open container of ready to eat beef chili in walk in cooler. Operator moved chili
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat sour cream and butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs below ready to eat items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili in walk-in cooler not date marked. The manager placed date mark stamps on chili in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed the knife from under the toaster.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed small water leakage from ceiling in 3 compartment sink area. The manager stated a work order has been placed for water leakage to be repaired.
Basic/29-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw bacon over ready to eat potato chips in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bacon to bottom shelf during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris on counter across from three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cook's line. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.