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BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 497

8940 COLONIAL CENTER DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905-7815

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488078
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8841805
DBPR license4605656

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs while wearing gloves then switched to building a biscuit sandwich touching the ready to eat biscuit without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper glove wearing and hand washing with Operator. Operator discussed with employee. I observed employee change gloves and wash hands in between after that. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef chili no date mark in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

#6Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters by hot water heater date marked 07/2023.

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized ice bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean plastic pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink behind cash register at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.