FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR B QUE
12148 S CLEVELAND AVE · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator started preparing triple sink for sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found at; 23 around tab beers at bar area. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit; cooked chicken (121F – Hot Holding). Per operator cooked chicken stored in hot holding unit for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating cooked chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near cook line. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at cook line. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at bar area. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.