Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT

2736 EDISON AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3394833
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8512144
DBPR license4600258

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 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 1

#6High 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 over raw steak in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured by soda rack near cook's line. Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while scraping plates by three compartment sink.

#3Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in lights by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected by ice tea machine in kitchen. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.