PATINELLA'S CHICKEN GRILL
6810 PLANTATION SHOPPES DR UNIT 11 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans olive on dry storage rack near triple sink. **Warning**
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no proof that chlorine present is an approved sanitizer. Operator returned with approved quaternary sanitizer purchased from store at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 1/20/2023. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on rack over bibb-in-box soda boxes in mop sink area. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter installed missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By triple sink, handwash sink blocked by large garbage can. Operator cleared the sink for access. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shute on ice machine self service drink station with mold like substance. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Employee drinks on front line counter between chicken soup, brown rice and to go sauces. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in Three door cooler connected to floor near laundry – containers raw chicken and boxes vegetable. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.