9 Lee County restaurants, 2 food trucks perfect; 1 closed; 20 fail inspection

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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.

For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lee County restaurant inspections site.

Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of July 8-14, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lee County restaurant inspection site.

Which Lee County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants met all standards during their July 8-14 inspections and no violations were found.

• Chick Fil A at Cypress Lake, 13610 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers**
• Dominos 3852, 26455 Old 41 Road, Suite 2, Bonita Springs
• Empire Bagel Factory , 9961 Interstate Commerce Drive, No. 195, Fort Myers**
• High Horse Bar and Grill, 12350 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
• Island Vibez Grill, Food truck**
• Metro Diner #1505, 1625 Cape Coral Parkway E., Unit A101, Cape Coral**
• Pizza Hut 2266, 27241 Bay Landing Drive, Suite 89, Bonita Springs
• Sazon Venezolano LLC, Food truck**
• Skyline Chili, 5100 S Cleveland Ave., No. 323, Fort Myers**
• Sonic Drive-In 5435, 8610 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers**
• Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant, 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel **

** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week

Which Lee County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?

These restaurants failed their July 8-14 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.

Gametime

10037 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers

Routine Inspection on July 9

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

7 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap above ice cream freezer. Faucet was moved to restore air gap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area 25 around drain under prep sink left side. Before entrance to left side of kitchen storage area, 5 observed. In kitchen, approximately 60 under soda machine and prep area by drain, in dishwashing area approximately 50 around drain. On cook line 5 observed. Above ice cream freezer 5 observed. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line right across from pizza oven; assorted soft cheeses (46F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line right across from pizza oven; assorted soft cheeses (46F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning**

Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?

Bjs Restaurant & Brewhouse 565

9960 University Plaza Drive, Fort Myers

Routine Inspection on July 8

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In back dry storage, 2 cans jalapeno, 1 can roasted red peppers, 1 can olives heavily dented at seams. **Warning**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen, 8 on boxes across from ice machine, 5 above prep table next to ice machine, 15 on dry storage racks, 10 on dish racks by dishwashing area. In front bar area, 5 at far end. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50 droppings in linen storage closet located outside, farther from dumpster, with 5 on linens. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present in outside linen closet farther from dumpster. **Admin Complaint**

Bonefish Grill

14261 S. Tamiami Trail, No. 1, Fort Myers

Routine Inspection on July 11

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen, 20 in dry storage racks with boxes near cook line, 10 in dishwashing area, 5 in front line above pass thru window. 15 at entrance to bar front of hours, on walls by liquor and glass storage. **Warning**

Butchers's Boulevard

Food truck

Routine Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on wire shelving directly over lettuce in the reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to the bottom shelf for proper food protection. **Warning**

Chick Fil A at Cypress Lake

13610 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers

Complaint Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station right side left door reach-in cooler - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office right door - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office left door - raw chicken (78F - Cold Holding). All foods stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station right side left door reach-in cooler - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office right door - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office left door - raw chicken (78F - Cold Holding). All foods stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker. Hose Bibb at entrance to restaurant left side no vacuum breaker. Outside mop sink 2 way splitter added missing two vacuum breakers. **Warning**

Ginger Bistro

2366 Surfside Blvd., Suite C-101, Cape Coral

Routine Inspection on July 11

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts and noodles on prep table across from cook line. The operator placed sprouts and noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Napoli on The Bay Pizzeria Viii

27975 Old 41 Road, Suite 105, Bonita Springs

Routine Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza slices on display at front counter held at 91F. Provided Operator Time as a Public Health Control forms again and educated on hot holding vs. holding by time. **Admin Complaint**

Red Lobster

3801 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers

Routine Inspection on July 11

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler : raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); ambient air (45F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Reds Bones

3604 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers

Complaint Inspection on July 11

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

14 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cole slaw in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook's line. Employee separated items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cooked ribs in reach in cooler on cook's line date marked 06/29/2024. Operator stated that was the correct date item was placed in refrigeration. Operator discarded item. **Warning**
• High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 17-20 rodent droppings inside wood cabinet in the inside bar. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Milk (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Pasteurized liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook's line overnight per Operator. Items discarded. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook's line Milk (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Pasteurized liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Operator items stored over night in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Skyline Chili

5100 S. Cleveland Ave., No. 323, Fort Myers

Complaint Inspection on July 10

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has fixed potable running water issue at time of inspection. All sinks have potable water. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Sonic Drive-In 5435

8610 Gladiolus Drive, Ft. Myers

Routine Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

17 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

• High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain slow to drain near hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator mopped and cleaned floor and sectioned area off from access. **Warning**

Subway

12870 Tradeway Four, Unit 112, Bonita Springs

Routine Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

3 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Solution in knife cleaning receptacle (measured 0 ppm. Operator mixed a fresh batch and solution tested at proper ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food in front counter maketable at improper temperature. Operator stated items placed into service 2 hours prior. Table was then filled with ice for rapid cooldown of food. sliced roast beef (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); roast beef (60F - Cold Holding). Repeat from 1-4-24 and 3-4-24. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs hot held at improper temperature. Operator stated they were heated in the microwave and placed into service 30 minutes prior. Operator placed meatballs back into microwave and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Taqueria En Caliente

Food truck

Complaint Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee dump mop water on ground in parking lot.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over milk in reach in cooler unit.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in trailer: cooked onion (110F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (104F - Hot Holding); black beans (109F - Hot Holding).

Torched Bar and Grill

2408 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral

Routine Inspection on July 11

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw pork in reach-in cooler under cook line. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed ice on all raw products. Observed ribs (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Wendy's

13750 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers

Complaint Inspection on July 11

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

14 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee set up make table placing pans in table then put on gloves to prepare a breakfast wrap without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5-7 small flying insects on menu board brackets above hand washing sink and frosty machine on front line. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried potatoes at 107F Hot Holding under heat lamps. Operator discarded fried potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed open metal pan labeled sanitizer measuring 300 ppm quaternary next to an open pan of bulk sugar next to iced tea machine on front counter. Operator moved sanitary to counter. **Warning**

Yucatan Waterfront

4875 Pine Island Road, Matlacha

Complaint Inspection on July 9

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed dishwasher go from dishwasher area to handing clean plates and serving tortilla chips. The manager had dishwasher change gloves and wash hands during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw grouper (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw grouper to another reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?

Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?

If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.

Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.

What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.

An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."

An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.

A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.