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FOWLER STREET GRILL

3570 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391732
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502396
DBPR license4602488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced chemical bucket. Observed dish machine at 50ppm. **Warning**

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#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breasts stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cookline closest to ovens. **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

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#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working and no food manager on staff. **Warning**

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#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate proof of training at time of inspection. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage area. **Warning**

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Basic 10

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in dry storage area. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles over dish machine. **Warning**

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#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under dry storage shelves. **Warning**

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#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to walls in multiple areas. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in white chest style reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. **Warning**

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#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 75F. **Warning**

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#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of soil in interior of microwave on cook line. **Warning**

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#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer as soiled with grease. Observed shelf where ckean hotel pans are stored as soiled. **Warning**

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#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in box directly on floor of dry storage area. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.