Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT

2736 EDISON AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321399
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340649
DBPR license4600258

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 50 oz cans of Mushroom soup with dented rims in dry storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded cans during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee loading dirty dishes into dishwasher and removing clean dishes without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove use and hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line without a hair restraint preparing food. Operator had employee put in a hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dishwasher area.

#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers on cook's line not inverted. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powdered sugar and brown sugar unlabeled at server station. Operator labeled items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.