SPARK BY HILTON
8955 DANIELS PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-561-7000
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022020666 | Mar 23, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at pantry; butter (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator reach in cooler stayed open for 15 minutes for restocking all items. Operator secured reach in cooler door.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in back silver reach-in cooler in kitchen cooked eggs, cooked sausage gravy, and milk all opened yesterday per operator, no date mark.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Closest soap is across room at triple sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health control form.
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen by triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on buffet counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling tile missing over reach-in cooler in main kitchen.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed reach-in freezer with frozen bagels and juices in employee restroom by kitchen, also single service cups.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and bowls stored on floor in side dry storage room near vending machines.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Ceiling tile missing over reach-in cooler in main kitchen.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed reach-in freezer with frozen bagels and juices in employee restroom by kitchen, also single service cups.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and bowls stored on floor in side dry storage room near vending machines.
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.