In the week of August 10-16, 2026, Lee County, Florida, witnessed a range of restaurant inspections, with varying outcomes. From perfect scores to temporary closures, the week's inspections revealed a mix of compliance and non-compliance with health and safety standards. Here's a breakdown of the week's inspections, with a focus on the restaurants that received perfect scores and those that faced violations leading to temporary closures.
Perfect Scores
Several restaurants in Lee County achieved perfect scores during their inspections, demonstrating a strong commitment to food safety and hygiene. These establishments include:
- Cindy's Catering: Located at 11770 A Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, this catering service met all standards and received a perfect score.
- Clase Azul Of Estero: At 9908 Gulf Coast Main St., Suite C125, Fort Myers, this restaurant also achieved a perfect score during its inspection.
- First Watch Restaurant: With the address 2059 Altamont Ave., Suite 106, Fort Myers, this restaurant received a perfect score, indicating its adherence to health and safety standards.
- Izabella's Sweet Temptations: Operating as a mobile food dispensing vehicle, this establishment received a perfect score during its inspection.
- Kumo Japanese Steak House: Located at 2517 Santa Barbara Blvd., No. 12, Cape Coral, this restaurant also achieved a perfect score.
- OK Uk British Fish and Chips: At 13971 N. Cleveland Ave., Suite 24, N Ft Myers, this fish and chips restaurant received a perfect score.
- Paradise Pizza: Operating from 842 Lafayette St., Cape Coral, this pizzeria met all standards and received a perfect score.
- Pine Lakes Pub: Located at 10200 Pine Lakes Blvd., N. Fort Myers, this pub achieved a perfect score during its inspection.
- Wingstop: With the address 2505 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, this restaurant received a perfect score.
- Zoey's Pizza: Also operating as a mobile food dispensing vehicle, this establishment received a perfect score.
Temporary Closures
On the other hand, several restaurants faced violations that led to temporary closures. These establishments include:
- Clase Azul Of Estero: Located at 9908 Gulf Coast Main St., Suite C125, Fort Myers, this restaurant was temporarily closed due to 10 total violations, including 4 high-priority violations. These violations included issues with dishmachine chlorine sanitizer, live flying insects, food adulteration, and vacuum breakers.
- Guaca-Mole: Operating at 4125 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1150, Fort Myers, this restaurant was temporarily closed after 18 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations. These violations included issues with handwashing, roach activity, food storage, and time/temperature control for safety food.
- Kumo Japanese Steak House: Located at 2517 Santa Barbara Blvd., No. 12, Cape Coral, this restaurant was temporarily closed due to 11 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations. These violations included issues with dishmachine chlorine sanitizer, roach activity, and time/temperature control for safety food.
High-Priority Violations
Several restaurants faced high-priority violations during their inspections. These violations require further review and may pose a threat to public health. The restaurants with high-priority violations include:
- Aroma Joes: Located at 4320 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, this restaurant had 5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations, including issues with dishmachine chlorine sanitizer, time/temperature control for safety food, and vacuum breakers.
- Brooke's Restaurant: Operating at 4450 Hancock Bridge Parkway, North Fort Myers, this restaurant had 4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations, including issues with handwashing and time/temperature control for safety food.
- Cafe In: Located at 4125 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, this restaurant had 13 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- Carrabba's Italian Grill: Operating at 12990 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, this restaurant had 7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- China Max: Located at 4125 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1115, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 16 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations, including issues with raw animal food storage, roach activity, and time/temperature control for safety food.
- Citanos Cafeteria Inc.: Operating at 30 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Unit 101, Cape Coral, this restaurant had 5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with the improper storage of medicine.
- First Watch Restaurant: Located at 7091 College Parkway, Unit 2, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- Headpinz Fort Myers: Operating at 14513 Global Parkway, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations, including issues with dishmachine chlorine sanitizer, time/temperature control for safety food, and toxic substance storage.
- Lazy Flamingo: Located at 1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, this restaurant had 5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations, including issues with dishmachine chlorine sanitizer and raw animal food storage.
- Leoni's Pizzeria: Operating at 13750 Fiddlesticks Blvd., Suite 301, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- Logan's Roadhouse: Located at 5043 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, this restaurant had 6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food and vacuum breakers.
- Monkey Bar & Steakhouse: Operating at 1428 Lafayette St., Cape Coral, this restaurant had 9 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food and food storage.
- Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen Operated By Tice: Located at 3238 Fowler St., Fort Myers, this restaurant had 7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations, including issues with live flying insects and vacuum breakers.
- Subway: Operating at 4125 S. Cleveland Ave., Unit 1105 A, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations, including issues with handwashing and time/temperature control for safety food.
- Taqueria El Palomo: Located at 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, this restaurant had 5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- The Dive: Operating at 4810 Vinecennes St., Cape Coral, this restaurant had 10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- Tito's Cantina Tequila Bar and Grille: Located at 1334 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral, this restaurant had 11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food.
- Tonys NY Daniels: Operating at 6900 Daniels Parkway A3, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation, including issues with dishmachine sanitization.
- Tung Hing Chinese Restaurant: Located at 3605 Fowler St., Fort Myers, this restaurant had 35 total violations, with 9 high-priority violations, including issues with handwashing, roach activity, and food storage.
- Xixi Hibachi and Sushi: Operating at 8750 Gladiolus Drive 13, Fort Myers, this restaurant had 20 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations, including issues with single-service container usage, handwashing, and raw animal food storage.
Conclusion
The week's inspections highlight the importance of food safety and hygiene in the restaurant industry. While some establishments achieved perfect scores, others faced violations that led to temporary closures. It is crucial for restaurants to adhere to health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of their customers. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation plays a vital role in inspecting and regulating restaurants, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards. By reporting abuses and violations, the public can contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy dining environment.
