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STEVE'S PLACE

STEVE'S PLACE located in NORTH FORT MYERS has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

Henley Place
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10932633

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf over dish table.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage patties stored over washed / cut ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved vegetables above raw pork sausage. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with build up of food debris at prep table.

4/28/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8894172

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of potatoes stored on floor by dry storage shelves. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed large knife stored between reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook's line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter next to microwave.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading raw pork then change gloves no hand wash while handling clean equipment on cook's line. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8726648

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware forks in a basket tongs up.

4/1/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8516065

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook placed on head gear during Inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach-in cooler beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The operator moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler under raw fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink front counter. The operator did remove sanitizer bucket from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

10/3/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8348346

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed container during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers across from three compartment sink wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected at server station. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading raw veal in an egg wash with clean gloves. Employee then changed gloves without washing hands to plate ready to eat food on clean plate ware. Discussed proper glove and hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food next to three compartment sink.
  • 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation