HAROLD'S

Food safety records indicate HAROLD'S in FORT MYERS has 6 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

Harold Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13504648

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 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 discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of potatoes stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes off of floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer bucket inside another bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Operator replaced brush with food grade brush. Corrected On-Site

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10870333

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust above hand wash near walk in cooler.
  • 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. Operator removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray/black-like substance in corner at end of cook line near reach in freezer. Educated operator on cleaning wall.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8866063

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with eggs in walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray/black-like substance in corner at end of cook line near reach in freezer.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • 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.

8/20/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8727876

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area.

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8493315

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 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 mouthwash stored on shelving near salt and pepper shakers. Operator removed mouthwash. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw venison stored over cooked octopus at drawer reaches in cooler at cook line. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 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
  • 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

9/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8349722

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
  • 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.
  • 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. 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. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar container. Educated operator on proper labeling. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheddar cheese 50F cold hold, raw scallops 52F cold hold, raw salmon 52F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.