TAP 42 FORT MYERS
13499 S CLEVELAND AVE #221, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-291-9922
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw eggs stored over mozzarella cheese. Operator removed raw eggs to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with clean dish rack. Operator move dish rack to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty napkin and plastic bottle. Operator removed all items from handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink near dish-machine. Operator provided soap.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust near cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair under handwashing sink at top bar. Operator fixed pluming at time of inspection.
Scoop handle in contact with cook rice at cook line. Operator removed the scoop.
Single-service food containers improperly stored at floor near dry storage. Operator removed the food containers to proper storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line. Operator removed the sanitizing solution to proper storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt pepper container not labeled near cook line. Operator labeled the container.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Black bean, mandarin, artichoke hearts cans dented.
Kitchen and bar dishmachine chlorine 00ppm, sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator stopped using both dish-machines for sanitizing, started setting up triple sink until dish-machines are repaired and sanitizing properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kit stored over prep area. Operator removed first aid kit to proper storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw tuna stored over cooked shrimp. Operator removed cooked shrimp to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense chocolate crumbles at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
Scoop handle in contact with cooked rice at cook line. Operator removed the scoop.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.