DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BROWN BAG

Based on 6 health inspections, BROWN BAG in NORTH FORT MYERS has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1232 N TAMIAMI TRL #3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10928663

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gasket on door of white stand up reach in cooler in prep kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot and containers in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Other hand washing sink and sinks have hot water above 100F.

6/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10821781

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

4/18/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8896606

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean Tupperware containers on wire shelf across from three compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander sitting in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed colander. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired 10/2024. Per Operator, they are planning on updating it soon. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook's line. Operator turned on hot water during inspection. Water temperature is 104F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8785913

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Repeat Violation

3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8573034

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (51F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (49F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner is moving all products to reach-in cooler under microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink on cook line turned off.

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8384589

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pack of cigarettes on dry storage shelf between fresh avocados and cans of cream of chicken soup.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler on cook's line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole turkey thawing at room temperature in sink.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
  • 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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed whole turkey sitting in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site