Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SHOELESS JOE'S SPORTS CAFE

13051 BELL TOWER DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 339075927

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3472104
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783101
DBPR license4602883

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In Reach in cooler near by dry storage; 3 pounds of ham/cheese sandwich with 07/31/2024 date on it not consumed/ sold within 7 days after preparation.

#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In Reach in cooler near by dry storage; 3 pounds of ham/cheese sandwich with 07/31/2024 date on it not consumed/ sold within 7 days after preparation.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach gallons stored above single service food containers at dry storage. Operator removed bleach gallons to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for storing food container other than handwashing. Operator removed the food container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or protected at banquet area. Operator stored ice bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – In Reach in cooler near by oven at cook-line; 2 pounds of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice bin lid between uses at server station. Operator removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service coffee filters improperly stored. Operator removed and placed coffee filters in its original bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.