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BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 176

7071 CYPRESS LAKE DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907-6504

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3364195
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383455
DBPR license4602818

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days.

#7High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at expo line Butter (55F – Cold Holding) Operator stated butter has been out for one hour and will be used prior to 4 hours. Discussed with operator Time As Public Health Control and provided form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket at cook line next to clean plates. Operator removed clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance blocked with bag. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook-line wearing watch. Cook removed her watch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around dumpster.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup at door frame and shelves.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at kitchen entrance has accumulation of food debris.

#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles stored on floor at dry storage.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:31 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 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.