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BJS RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 565

9960 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375873
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8450167
DBPR license4606701

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 60 in linen/single service storage shed outside separate from building and to the right of back kitchen exit, no food stored in shed. Second shed for overflow equipment storage next to dumpster with 20 droppings. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter station reach-in cooler next to fryer right, ; buttermilk (52F – Cold Holding); buttermilk with cream (54F – Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator moved to different reach-in cooler for proper cooling and cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by beer cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease and food liquids on the ground and/or pad around garbage receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and surrounding hood with rust, accumulated dust. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils around dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.