FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR B QUE
12148 S CLEVELAND AVE · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-28-4High Priority – Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed at bar sanitizer solution at triple sink chlorine 20ppm. Operator added more brought sanitizer solution to chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch dressing at reach-in cooler close to office 49F – Cold Holding. Per operator less than 4 hours, and removed it to walk-in cooler, ranch (38F – Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/ vents soiled with accumulated mold like substance.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster back of establishment.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter at server station not inverted or protected. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease at dishwasher area in kitchen.
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher area under triple sink water drainage. Observed water leaking from ceiling at kitchen next to walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.