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MINAS GRILL

Health inspection records show MINAS GRILL in FORT MYERS has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2950 WINKLER AVE STE 201

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13548910

  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13458437

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled salt container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13458021

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897405

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored over prep area. Operator removed employee bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water case stored on floor near by reach-in cooler. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over chopped carrots. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847363

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop inside bulk rice. Operator moved scoop to handle above rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silver in basket stored upright with food contact surface up. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735216

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on shelf in dry storage area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in kitchen prep area.
  • 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. I explained the need for this form to Operator and reviewed the rules for use. Operator printed and completed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by dishwasher. Operator labeled during inspection. Bleach. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493357

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 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. Emailed operator the written procedure.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493225

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357023

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing in men's bathroom. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of rice and beans unlabeled in prep kitchen. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Provided operator with approved food handler training via email. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Operator completed form during inspection and has included form in new hire packets. Corrected On-Site Warning