FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT
2736 EDISON AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on pants then pick up clean spatula to work food on flat top. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef and raw pork chops over raw fish in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved items to correct shelves for proper storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 brown shell eggs cracked in tray in walk in cooler. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed roasting pan on top of hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for kitchen crew who have been working more than 60 days. Observed 5 cook and prep cooks no proof of training. Operator stated they ordered books.
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by soda rack unsecured.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing black wristband while preparing food on cook's line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on bottom shelf of prep table ion cook's line.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered on counter by coffee machine. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:21 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.