SEED & BEAN MARKET

With 8 inspections documented, SEED & BEAN MARKET maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1520 Broadway

Fort Myers, Florida, 33901

River District

Lee County County

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521596

36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516231

36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13517018

36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning
33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning
22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Observed no three compartment sink available for ware washing. Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885524

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door does not completely self close. Warning
36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning
33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign near hand wash sink behind front counter. Warning
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. 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. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mixing spoon sitting in hand wash sink behind front counter. 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 cooked pork, no date markings. The cook date marked the item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895215

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Discussed operator about proper food preparation procedures and employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen raw pork in standing water at prep area. Discussed operator proper thawing method and operator placed frozen raw pork under running cold water. Corrected On-Site
08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw bacon. Operator raw chicken to bottom shelf. 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734899

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451544

13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Educated the operator and employee.
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Educated the operator and employee. Employee placed hat over hire/ his head. Corrected On-Site
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at exterior back entrance of establishment.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356676

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed internal of ice machine as soiled.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink near roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site