DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

JAX DINER

With 7 documented inspections, JAX DINER in FORT MYERS has achieved a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1870 North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33903
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547303

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Operator stated they are waiting for outside construction on building by landlord to be completed before replacing sink which is outside rear exit door. I did observe construction materials and a ladder by rear exit door. Issued a 7 day callback per Supervisor Timothy Dillon at 12:15 pm. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478844

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold-like substance inside ice bin of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Operator stated they are waiting for outside construction on building by landlord to be completed before replacing sink which is outside rear exit door. I did observe construction materials and a ladder by rear exit door. Issued a 7 day callback per Supervisor Timothy Dillon at 12:15 pm. **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Obsered mop sink broken, fell off wall mount outside rear exit door and is no longer connected to plumbing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used bare hands to butter ready to eat toast and plate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed cook holding ready to eat sandwich with bare hands on a plate while cutting it with a knife prior to serving to a customer. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882729

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold-like substance inside ice bin of ice machine. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Obsered mop sink broken, fell off wall mount outside rear exit door and is no longer connected to plumbing. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then use clean utensils and pick up a plate to serve eggs on. Discussed proper handwashing technique with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used bare hands to butter ready to eat toast and plate. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled by three compartment sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728062

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles by ice machine in rear of restaurant.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom and at hand washing sink on cook's line. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork chops over unwashed bag of onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved pork to different shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830102

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter with deep grooves.
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned on water to well. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in woman's bathroom.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled at server station by front counter.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed employee Todd Chaz could not provide proof of food handler training.

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505863

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged in back storage off cook's line and by front counter.
  • 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. Observed open employee can of soda at front counter next to hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no water in dipping well with in use utensils. Operator turned on water with sufficient velocity. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen or woman's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature next to three compartment sink. Operator put it under running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calves liver stored over sliced deli meats. Operator moved to lower shelf during inspection. 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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349940

  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed in use brush placed in dipperwell without any water running. Operator turned on running water with sufficient velocity. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-111 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at front counter next to coffee machine uncovered. Operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with standing water outside rear exit.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of corn starch unlabeled under counter on cook's line.
  • 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 stored over raw beef in 4 door reach in cooler with glass doors. Operator moved chicken to area with properly stored raw chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging below the fill line in three compartment sink. Operator put on hook above filll line. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid by three compartment sink with no label.