SPRING GRILL
18051 South Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Food manager certification expired. Observed ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24. Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
- 32-09-4:Basic - Observed main bathrooms in restaurant in disrepair. Restrooms were blocked from customer access. Note: Restrooms are in process of repair. Customers had access to working pool bar restrooms. Men's restroom is in working order inside restaurant. Operator made men's restroom available for all customers during operation. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in interior of microwave oven. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in middle of kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs back in working cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in employee restroom.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos in walk in cooler. Operator switched to food grade container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over box of unwashed lettuce n walk in cooler. Operator moved container of raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside mop sink. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
- 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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jug stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed jug. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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 precooked chicken wings in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dry storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed raw shell eggs back into cold hold walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
- 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 forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).