Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HOOTERS RESTAURANT

4411 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 339019011

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3618355
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10909918
DBPR license4602671

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on top of dish machine. Operator relocated the item to the exterior back of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to provide the foodhandler training by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed Food Employee Reporting Agreement forms not fully completed due to no signature of permit holder. Operator completed the documents. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at office.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple ice bags on the floor at Walk in Freezer and multiple water bottles at Beer Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled above poultry Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.