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EBENEZER RESTAURANT

2247 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354651
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373911
DBPR license4607612

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 Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on storage shelf in front counter area. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato and water cress at 71F – cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate food handler certificates at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored above food served to customers in cook line and in 2 door reach in cooler by walk in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit by walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over stove and fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in restroom. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.