FARMERS MARKET RESTAURANT
2736 EDISON AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-07-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – 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.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:28 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.