STEVE'S PLACE
5781 BAYSHORE ROAD, #101, North Fort Myers FL 33917
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach-in cooler beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The operator moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler under raw fish.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork sausage over raw unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved potatoes.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on prep table next to three compartment sink. Operator removed from kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint. Cook put on hat during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage patties stored over washed / cut ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved vegetables above raw pork sausage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with build up of food debris at prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf over dish table.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading raw pork then change gloves no hand wash while handling clean equipment on cook's line. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing practices with Operator.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of potatoes stored on floor by dry storage shelves. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed large knife stored between reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook's line. Operator removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter next to microwave.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bin during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware forks in a basket tongs up.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach-in cooler beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The operator moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler under raw fish.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink front counter. The operator did remove sanitizer bucket from handwashing sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook placed on head gear during Inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed from oven door handle.
Oct 3, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading raw veal in an egg wash with clean gloves. Employee then changed gloves without washing hands to plate ready to eat food on clean plate ware. Discussed proper glove and hand washing practices with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food next to three compartment sink.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed container during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers across from three compartment sink wet nesting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected at server station. Operator covered filters.
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