Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

UNIVERSITY GRILL

7790 CYPRESS LAKE DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3350110
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369370
DBPR license4604600

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in large reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter (69 F – Cold Holding) on cooks line. Operator had removed from refrigeration less than one hour prior. Butter was put in ice to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee, Amy had proof of certification. No others available.

#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, operator stocked soap **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop In quinoa.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cooks line. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.