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SUMMIT OF FORT MYERS

1499 S BRANDYWINE CIR, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239.433.0477

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats250
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603837
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth stored in hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line. Operator removed employee beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on the importance of air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage room.
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 10 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching nose then grab knife without washing hands. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cilantro.
High priority/14-31-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near clean equipment. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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 form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chopped ham/turkey not date marked in productions walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or gray-like substance in dishwash area.
Basic/36-34-5
Dumpster overflowing garbage in women's employee restroom.
Basic/33-14-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed hot hold unit used for soup at dining room wait station with buildup of rust.
Basic/14-13-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler near by reach in freezer at cook-line; raw burger patties (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw burger patties stored in reach-in cooler at overnight. Operator discarded raw burger patties.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by reach in freezer at cook-line; raw burger patties (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw burger patties stored in reach-in cooler at overnight. Operator discarded raw burger patties.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to oil container at cook line. Sanitizing solution bucket stored above clean utensil at Dish machine area. Operator removed sanitizing buckets to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket stored not inverted or protected manner at top of the ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soda dispenser between uses at near by bar area. Operator removed the ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee stations. Operator stored coffee filters at proper storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties stored over carrots at reach in freezer. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket place above honey at prep area. Operator removed sanitizing solution bucket to bottom shelf. Sternos stored over single service straws at dry storage. Operator removed sternos to bottom shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store wiping cloth. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Multiple cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Scoop handle in contact with oatmeal. Operator stored scoop properly.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service coffee filters not stored protected at server station. Operator placed coffee filters in container with lid. Single service forks stored not protected at kitchen entrance. Operator placed forks in container with lid.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler in front of the fryer, Fish (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the fish and shrimp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, employees read and signed the agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the door and the ceiling of the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler in front of the fryer l
Basic/29-49-6

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.