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EMJAYS TAVERN & GRILL

EMJAYS TAVERN & GRILL located in LEHIGH ACRES has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 4.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

700 Leeland Heights Boulevard West
Florida, 33936
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13658764

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door to the right of the bar sticking on the floor and not self closing.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup in the hot sauce on the cook line in the reach in cooler to the right across from stove.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid missing from trash receptacle.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the cook line torn. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sign missing in the men's room. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on the line gaskets soiled.

10/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10910916

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing in the men's restroom. Emailed form 5030-11 hand washing handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

4/1/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10719237

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 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.

1/15/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10718784

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/13/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8737559

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

2/1/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8471758

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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**

10/30/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8536927

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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.

8/14/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8358674

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 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