Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TUNG HING CHINESE RESTAURANT

3605 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3730849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769342
DBPR license4602968

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical35 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#24High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication stored over food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. The operator removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves on to work with food without washing hands. Educated employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#26High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands in 2 compartment sink for less than 10-15 seconds. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in 2 compartment sink with no soap. **Warning**

Warning
#28High Priority16-20-4

High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**

Warning
#29High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#30High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed no food-grade containers used for sugar, salt, rice etc. **Warning**

Warning
#31High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over noodles in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#32High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg ambient (92F – Cold Holding) on prep table. The operator states they have been out for less than 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#33Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 2 compartment sink, and second employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated on proper sink usage for hand washing. **Warning**

Warning
#34Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#35Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 23

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches and 1 live roach in trap near reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in unused dining area not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in multiple areas, dining room, and kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wash cloth used to cover bowl of noodles in reach in cooler. The operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys above prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed single serve plastic bottles of soda on floor in unused dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall near handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-69-4

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

Warning
#12Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to operator during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in reach in cooler next to food to be served to the public. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic24-18-4

Basic – Plastic utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in kitchen and at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Rear door open at time of inspection, the operator closed the screen door however there are tears in it. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic containers on cook line not inverted or covered. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area and kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic36-65-5

Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Walls in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple unlabeled spices at the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#23Basic14-36-5

Basic – reach in freezer at front counter in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
7 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.