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FOWLER STREET GRILL

With 9 documented inspections, FOWLER STREET GRILL in FORT MYERS has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3570 FOWLER ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522577

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris on top of dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed buildup of debris on top of dish machine. **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop in sugar. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used as scoop in flour. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed plastic cup with no handle in the sugar. **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over cook line not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed ceiling over cook line not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen that are damaged or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen that are damaged or in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license with expiration date 12/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed posted license with expiration date 12/2024. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above dish machine wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed plastic container wet nesting above dish machine. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on front reach in cooler damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed gaskets on front reach in cooler damaged. **Time Extended**
  • 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove moulding in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no cove moulding in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris under equipment on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed accumulation of food debris under equipment on cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for hand wash sink on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no handwashing sign for hand wash sink on cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with a black slime like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with a black slime like substance. **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 butter packets at front counter. Operator states they have been out for 3 hours, operator iced down butter in reach in cooler. Observed cook line cooked, ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line in reach in cooler on cook line. Educated operator on proper cold holding storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed cut tomato 43F - cold holding, sliced cheese 46F - cold holding, sausage patty 47F - cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed single serve butter packets - 50F - cold holding in reach in cooler near soda fountain station at the server station. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods have been stored for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the above foods for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink in front cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed a metal container with utensils stored in the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884783

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris on top of dish machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop in sugar. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used as scoop in flour. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over cook line not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen that are damaged or in disrepair. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license with expiration date 12/2024. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above dish machine wet nesting. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on front reach in cooler damaged. Warning
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove moulding in the dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris under equipment on cook line. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for hand wash sink on cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with a black slime like substance. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Observed raw beef over cooked corn beef hash. Operator properly stored the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets at front counter. Operator states they have been out for 3 hours, operator iced down butter in reach in cooler. Observed cook line cooked, ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line in reach in cooler on cook line. Educated operator on proper cold holding storage. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands using 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink in front cook line. Warning
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken thawed and held in walk in cooler not date marked when removed from freezer. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 Cole slaw and pasta salad prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours no date marking. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701512

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer on chest freezer in server area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on front line, and soiled fan in dishwashing area.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed debris under shelves in dry storage area.

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8746229

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in bread reach in freezer unit. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. Operator called company to service machine. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink by dish machine. Operator removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10700964

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615658

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Observed dumpster lid is broken.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363652

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen. The bag onions was removed from floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above prep table. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Eco Lab arrived during inspection and fixed dishwashing machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on properly washing hands prior to beginning working in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The manager on duty is currently preparing for the CFM examination. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503410

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles over dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under dry storage shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to walls in multiple areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in white chest style reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502396

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles over dish machine. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under dry storage shelves. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to walls in multiple areas. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in white chest style reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 75F. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of soil in interior of microwave on cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer as soiled with grease. Observed shelf where ckean hotel pans are stored as soiled. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in box directly on floor of dry storage area. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced chemical bucket. Observed dish machine at 50ppm. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breasts stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cookline closest to ovens. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working and no food manager on staff. 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 proof of training at time of inspection. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage area. Warning