TABERNA OLE
12377 S CLEVELAND AVE #3B, 4, 5, Ft Myers FL 33907
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022053064 | Nov 2, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over blue cheese. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Menu does not identify sea bass ceviche contain raw animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator identified sea bass ceviche on menu at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator ceviche prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked turkey. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; potatoes container stored on floor.
In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container. Operator moved food container.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage. Operator moved oil container to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator moved tongs to proper storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked onion (66F - Cold Holding); butter (68F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed at cook line for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No proof provided that present food employee is informed of her responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator placed date marked on cooked rice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. Operator provided handwashing sign.
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. In Walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked mushroom. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged one pound of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired; Rafael A Gil Coya Iglesias 04/25/2017. No any other manager certification available at time of inspection.
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged one pound of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bar. Operator discarded cutting board.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No hot running water at mop sink.
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.