SPRING GRILL
18051 S TAMIAMI TRL, Fort Myers FL 33908
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 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.
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025030147 | Mar 17, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $320 |
| 7--2019039158 | Jul 30, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over pizza dough. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked ground beef not date marked.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having lid for women's receptacle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer.
Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters.
Observed upright reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Educated operator on repairing gasket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. Educated operator on eliminating standing water.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 48F cold hold, Sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold, and cooked shrimp 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in corner at end of food prep area and cook line. Operator removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as food contact surface. Operator removed paper towels.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lid for receptacle in women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind grill at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Observed reach in cooler gasket cook line in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24.
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/
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
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 ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in interior of microwave oven.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed main bathrooms in restaurant in disrepair. Restrooms were blocked from customer access. Note: Restrooms are in process of repair. Customers had access to working pool bar restrooms. Men's restroom is in working order inside restaurant. Operator made men's restroom available for all customers during operation.
Sep 19, 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
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs back in working cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing in middle of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos in walk in cooler. Operator switched to food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over box of unwashed lettuce n walk in cooler. Operator moved container of raw beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside mop sink. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jug stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed jug.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken wings in reach in cooler not date marked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in employee restroom.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed raw shell eggs back into cold hold walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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.