EBENEZER RESTAURANT
2247 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under steam table.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed tings stored employee drink on drying shelf by 3 compartment sink over clean dishes.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray for stove by microwave.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
- 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. Observed forms as lacking signature. Operator had employee begin signing form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed panel peeling away from wall near stove closest to ansul tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over stove and fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato and water cress at 71F - cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed at front counter : cabbage cold holding at 84F; observed in walk in cooler unit: rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); oxtail (74F - Cold Holding); rice (58F - Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for extended period of time. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches near front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed panel peeling away from wall near stove closest to ansul tank. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by back door. Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for hood system. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter : cabbage cold holding at 84F; observed in walk in cooler unit: rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); oxtail (74F - Cold Holding); rice (58F - Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for extended period of time. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved hand was towels near sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee food items stored above food served to customers in cook line and in 2 door reach in cooler by walk in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit by walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray over stove and fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in restroom. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on storage shelf in front counter area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato and water cress at 71F - cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded item. 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. Operator unable to locate food handler certificates at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).