Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SWEET MELISSA'S RESTAURANT

16230 SUMMERLIN RD 210-211 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3726247
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764740
DBPR license4607625

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 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 3

#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item off of floor and began to work with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged frozen fish stored over frozen cooked pork belly.

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beets date marked 09/16/26 and cooked tomatoes marked 09/17/26. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys and wallets stored on top of reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of personal items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.