EMJAYS TAVERN & GRILL
700 Leeland Heights Boulevard West
Florida, 33936
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in door gaskets on the right reach in torn.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's room near the pool tables. Emailed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
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 1/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap visible at bottom of rear door threshold when the door is closed. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by the rear door to the kitchen and wall tiles cracked and missing next to the hand sink in the kitchen on the left side of the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed boiled up of food berries on reach in cooler and freezer door gaskets.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate expired 4-20-24. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap visible at bottom of rear door threshold. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed operator lost choking poster, emailed Choking handout HR 5030-105
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit fire door locked.
- 29-39-4:Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed backflow preventer needs to be replaced.
- 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. Observed no clean up form, emailed Clean up HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler across from grill torn and in need of repair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed slight gap under door and on the right hand side facing outside where you can see light around the door frame.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent above cook line soiled with dust or grease like substance Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink beverage above food prep area. Operator discarded cup. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on front line soiled with food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of hand wash sink on cook-line next to bar door. Operator moved trash receptacle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).