BUSTERS SPORTS TAVERN & FAMILY EATERY
16681 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese and pickles. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling hole behind/above back food prep table.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door from side wait station.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of potatoes and pan of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food/sauces not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meatloaf thawing at room temperature.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw frozen meat stored over precooked meats in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to hand wash sink at cook line, behind establishment, and hose bibb above dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breakers. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen shrimp and precooked frozen meat not date marked in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking frozen foods. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 pasta not date marked in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing tanks. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground meat patties stored over precooked meat in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched raw patties to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to hand wash sink at cook line and hose bibb above dishwasher area.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. Educated operator on keeping written procedures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Educated operator on maintaining employee agreements. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen shrimp and precooked frozen meat not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lids for women's trash receptacles. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of corn stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.Observed bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed precooked chicken wings thawing at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon stored over dressings in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by trash container. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by cart.
- 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control device near back kitchen exit. Educated operator on replacing sticky tape. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back food prep area. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in back dry storage room. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored over precooked meat in walk in freezer. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat soups and sauces in walk in cooler. Observed raw hamburger stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw hamburger. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clean chemical stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats in walk in freezer not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).