SOUTHERN GRILL
16554 N CLEVELAND AVE · NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hotdogs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator is moving the hotdogs above raw hamburgers. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals on prep table with plates and container of oranges. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed very low water pressure at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in frozen.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The operator placed the sanitizer bucket on bottom of microwave table. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.