STARZ BAR & GRILL
8750 GLADIOLUS DR #1-3, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.482.3105
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017061489 | Dec 21, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of burn medicine improperly stored by clean dishes. Operator removed medicine.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of olives dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
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 container of frozen precooked meat sauce not date marked.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense minced garlic in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above cook line. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at kitchen exit.
Observed water damage on wall behind men's urinal in men's restroom.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing above cook line. Operator has work order in place to fix..
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above cook line. Operator has work order in place to fix.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraint.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
Observed water damage on wall underneath handwash sink in women's restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing above cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above 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 beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Cooks put on hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator on proper storage if employee beverages. Operator placed beverages on bottom shelf.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near clean pots and pans. Operator removed chemicals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on importance of cleaning can opener daily.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense precooked sausage. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris/grease. Can opener.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mozzarella cheese.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back of walk in cooler in room around mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back dry storage room. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Pizza prep station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knives.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable underneath table in warewashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in back dry storage room. Educated operator on importance of labeling.
Jul 14, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 form incomplete and not signed.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
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.