Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NARDETTE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

3082 FOWLER STREET · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3703720
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13742195
DBPR license4607302

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 17, 2026 1:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 18, 2026 2:58 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed children's Tylenol stored with seasonings at prep table. The operator relocated the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside and around gasket of reach in freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings inside metal container near 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 50-60 rodent droppings under table in shelving and containers. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and hydrogen peroxide next to seasonings at prep table. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple frozen items prepared on site not date marked. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler training for Gesner Joseph – 3/31/24. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink in kitchen shut off, the operator turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom near exit, door not self closing. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches inside reach in freezers in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy of choking poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in multiple areas in establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
2 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.