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SPARK BY HILTON

8955 DANIELS PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-561-7000

Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4606205
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022020666Mar 23, 2022May 19, 2022$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Closest soap is across room at triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen by triple sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on buffet counter.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing over reach-in cooler in main kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed reach-in freezer with frozen bagels and juices in employee restroom by kitchen, also single service cups.
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and bowls stored on floor in side dry storage room near vending machines.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling tile missing over reach-in cooler in main kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed reach-in freezer with frozen bagels and juices in employee restroom by kitchen, also single service cups.
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and bowls stored on floor in side dry storage room near vending machines.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning

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.