DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 497

BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 497 in FORT MYERS has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

8940 COLONIAL CENTER DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598516

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13473100

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop in standing water of 81F at server station. Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 shell eggs on flat in walk in cooler with cracked shells. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler drawer at 50F with these items (50F - Cold Holding); Shell eggs ambient temperature (50F - Cold Holding) out of temperature for approximately two hours per Operator. Operator moved items to walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 35F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at towels at hand washing sink on end of cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator refilled towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom handicap stall. Operator refilled soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/4/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13472619

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10928689

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee slicing deli meat in prep kitchen wearing a wristband. Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp stickers not turning black. Used digital thermometer and temperature was 158.5F. Warning

1/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8841805

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5: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
  • 24-08-4: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
  • 31B-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.
  • 12A-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
  • 02C-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.
  • 29-28-4: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.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher mounted by rear exit door of kitchen by dry storage in the red.

7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8785432

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food on cooks line. Operator had employee remove. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris inside microwave on cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

3/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8471909

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blueberry at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink being strictly for handwashing.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-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.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed intermittently dispensing soap at entrance to kitchen handwash sink.

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8384032

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed teaspoon handle touching brown sugar at server station. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated eggs out for thirty minutes.