Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE VERANDA

2122 2ND ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3576836
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10747819
DBPR license4601207

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat food cheese compound in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded the cheese compound in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manger removed the tongs from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw lamb chops uncovered in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager covered the raw lamb chops with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area above 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.