SOUTHERN GRILL
16554 N CLEVELAND AVE, North Fort Myers FL 33903
Last inspected Mar 28, 2024 · 4 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
MAR 24
MAR 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Observed chlorine level at 0ppm. Operator contacted service tech to fix dishwasher. Set up three compartment sink during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris in prep kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in prep kitchen blocked by floor fan. Operator moved fan during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
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 laminated form unsigned on communication board on cook's line. Operator made copies of form for employees to complete.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice bin in prep kitchen.
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 Mahi Mahi in commercially packaged on cook's line in reach in cooler and in walk-in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator had cook open packaging during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing food on cook's line while wearing a watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries stored on the floor of walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hotdogs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator is moving the hotdogs above raw hamburgers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals on prep table with plates and container of oranges. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed very low water pressure at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in frozen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The operator placed the sanitizer bucket on bottom of microwave table.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in prep kitchen. Operator cleaned bin and sanitized during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator printed DBPR Form HR 5030-081 and hung sign at host stand and by doors into dining room.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at end of cook's line by hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk-in freezer. Operator stated maintenance is working on issue.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven in prep kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in clean baskets by dishwasher.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on top of coffee machine in server side station. Operator covered filters during inspection.
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