Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT

2736 EDISON AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3484237
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8830174
DBPR license4600258

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on new gloves and pick up plate ware to plate food after handling raw steak with old gloves without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris on prep table across from cook's line.

#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed a few employees training have e expired. Discussed with Operator.

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage in a styrofoam up on top of make table on cook's line. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed iced tea filters unprotected on counter next to tea brewer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.