HILTON GARDEN INN FORT MYERS
12600 University Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near kitchen entrance. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler near by cook-line; cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator cooked pasta placed in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler near by cook-line; cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator cooked pasta placed in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line; cooked pork sausage (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked pork sausage placed on the buffet for three hours. Operator started reheating pork sausage to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
- 06-09-1:Basic - In Walk-in cooler; 10 pounds of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Reach in cooler near by cook-line; cooked chicken breast (51F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator items prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler near by cook-line; cooked chicken breast (51F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator items prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection. In Walk-in cooler; 10 pounds of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to clean plates at cook-line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of salmon commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Warning**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In Walk-in cooler; cooked pulled pork with date marked 9/12/24 that exceeds 7 days after preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds cooked pulled pork with date marked 9/12/24 that exceeds 7 days after preparation. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of salmon commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw burger patties (53F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds of mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds of raw chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. In Reach in cooler near by cook line; 4 pounds of cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of cooked chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw mahi fish (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk-in cooler; raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. In Reach in cooler near by cook line; 4 pounds of cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of cooked chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw mahi fish (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. At buffet area chopped cantaloupe (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator cantaloupe placed at buffet 2 hours before inspection. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored over onion at prep area. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours time tracking log for buffet, but no written plan available. Provided operator time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).