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THE COVE

17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356478
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375738
DBPR license4603396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects. Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bar. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.