GINGER BISTRO
4650 SOUTH CLEVELAND AVENUE #8 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw fish stored with cooked beef. Operator removed raw fish to other container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw duck stored over ready eat carrots. Operator removed raw duck to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed his hand with soiled gloves on and returned to cook-line without removing gloves. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employee, and he removed his gloves and properly washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; cooked pork (96F – Hot Holding); cooked duck (116F – Hot Holding) Per operator items prepared for 1 hour before the inspection and items will be discarded after 4 hours.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored on prep table with cutting board. Operator removed chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cutting board at cook-line.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At front counter; cooked pork (96F – Hot Holding); cooked duck (116F – Hot Holding) Per operator items prepared for 1 hour before the inspection with time marked, and items will be discarded after 4 hours. Items not have been included in Time as Public Health Control Form. Operator included items on Time as Public Health Control Form. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler; cooked beef prepared and stored for more than 24 hours without date mark.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour container and scallion sauce stored on floor at prep area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook-line.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service food container improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored food containers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated green/ black mold like substance near by dish machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:57 PM.
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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.