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THE STANDARD

1520 BROADWAY, Fort Myers FL 33901

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4606259
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Blue cheese marked 10/24; Beef gravy and chicken gravy marked 10/31; and Corned beef/pastrami mix marked 11/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the items.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023038314May 19, 2023Jul 24, 2023$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers inside the basin of bar handwash sink. Operator removed the containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water line going into the wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the water line from the handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty soap container at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed soap in the container.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bread crumbs in container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the beer Reach in Cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over mixed vegetables in the reach in freezer. The operator relocated the items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Blue cheese marked 10/24; Beef gravy and chicken gravy marked 10/31; and Corned beef/pastrami mix marked 11/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the items.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Blue cheese marked 10/24; Beef gravy and chicken gravy marked 10/31; and Corned beef/pastrami mix marked 11/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the items.
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, multiple dishes in handwash sink at server wait station. The operator removed the items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near reach in freezer.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near kitchen entrance.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of oil on floor in dry storage area. Observed container of marinara on floor of walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not above product in container of sugar and container of breadcrumbs.
Basic/10-01-5
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer Raw frozen chicken stored over frozen pizza. Not all commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cook line.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris at prep area. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cook line.
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Faucet/handle missing at handwashing sink near by kitchen entrance.
Basic/29-09-4
Soiled floors at bar area and cook line under equipment.
Basic/36-10-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine and reach in freezer unit.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit under wall mounted dicer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in keg reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles in beverage area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice machine in beverage station.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine and reach in freezer.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of debris in cabinets under tea machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cookline across from flat top grill and standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato dicer as soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on middle roll top reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tile near grill on cookline.
Basic/36-17-5

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.