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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 dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3439025
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728051
DBPR license4606701

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 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 4

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In back dry storage, 2 cans jalapeno, 1 can roasted red peppers, 1 can olives heavily dented at seams. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen, 8 on boxes across from ice machine, 5 above prep table next to ice machine, 15 on dry storage racks, 10 on dish racks by dishwashing area. In front bar area, 5 at far end. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50 droppings in linen storage closet located outside, farther from dumpster, with 5 on linens. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present in outside linen closet farther from dumpster. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine near walk-in freezer . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting in dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor in disrepair in front of beer walk-in cooler, on cook line, near dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with accumulation of rust and dust above dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 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.