SPICE CLUB INDIAS GRILL
18011 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-454-5400
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 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
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen meats and sauces not date marked in walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices. Educated operator on importance of labeling spices. Operator labeled spices.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked potato. Operator switched to food grade container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at cook line.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices. Operator labeled spices.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chickpeas 45F cold hold, cooked meat 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator opened walk in freezer door ajar. Note: Operator states just prepped foods.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind food prep tables in kitchen. Operator swept floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray/black-like substance on walk in cooler curtains. Educated operator on cleaning curtains.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's and men's accessible bathroom. Educated operator on fixing paper towel dispensers. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. Operator placed ice bucket off of floor.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Naan bread cloth. Educated operator on using food grade cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray/black-like substance on walk in cooler curtains.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use with naan bread. Educated operator on not using soiled cloth. Operator replaced cloth.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris naan bread station. Educated operator on cleaning wall.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water, replaced with clean, and hot held at 135F or above.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes in deeper pan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior of Microwave oven in middle of kitchen.
No running water at mop sink. Educated operator on importance of having running water at mop sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Educated operator on importance of date marking frozen precooked foods in walk in cooler. Operator date marked before leaving inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's accessible bathroom. Operator fixed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Naan bread cloth.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator fixed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not working in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, residue on outside of microwave/cooking equipment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use with naan bread.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris naan bread station.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water at hand wash sink. Operator educated employee.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked foods in walk in freezer not date marked.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior sides of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Ice buildup in front dessert reach-in freezer.
No hot running water at mop sink. Educated operator on the importance of having water at mop sink.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chic peas 119F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element.
No running water at mop sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water.
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.