Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant

8076 Mediterranean Dr Ste H03A, Estero, FL 33928

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Estero facility scores 82, putting Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tags not dated.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water sanitizing.

16-62-1

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Oct 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets in the dessert cooler and the beer reach in with food debris/ mold like substance.

23-03-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. Emailed form Clean up HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Emailed form Employee reporting HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags not marked when the last mussel is served.

01C-03-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar.

31A-11-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with Consumer Advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink in food prep/dry storage area reaching 80F (waited 3 minutes).

27-16-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Women's restroom.

27-19-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant.

How does Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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