Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GINGER BISTRO

4650 SOUTH CLEVELAND AVENUE #8 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3084922
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7582420
DBPR license4606822

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 19, 2021 1:17 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 20, 2021 9:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches at three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at the cook line at 49°F for 30 minutes per operator. Employee put rice in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to cook line is blocked by wood panel. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed food build up underneath cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by register across from restrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 86°F nice to rice cookers. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic06-04-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed at room temperature. Observed fish being thawed at room temperature. Employee but frozen fish under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-26-4

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.