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EBENEZER RESTAURANT

2247 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411687
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8572939
DBPR license4607612

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter : cabbage cold holding at 84F; observed in walk in cooler unit: rice and beans (49F – Cold Holding); oxtail (74F – Cold Holding); rice (58F – Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for extended period of time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved hand was towels near sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches near front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed panel peeling away from wall near stove closest to ansul tank. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by back door. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for hood system. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.