Artisan Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
Artisan Eatery has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Artisan Eatery's latest score of 64 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheesecake 48F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded cheesecake. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bins.
02D-01-5
64
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites over ready-to-eat vegetable burgers in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Housemade cooked egg hollandaise above stove, butter packets over front counter reach-in freezer no time marking, written plan available, per operator removed from temperature control 2 hours ago. Operator updated time marks. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for 4 door reach-in freezer cook line, 2 door reach-in cooler cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the chute of the ice machine for customer self service.
22-20-5
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Supply bottle was empty. Bottle was replaced and machine tested at proper ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of chicken soup date-marked 6/4. Mojo Pork marked 6/5. Today is 6/12. Product was discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of chicken soup date-marked 6/4. Mojo Pork marked 6/5. Today is 6/12. Product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing pinkish liquid hanging by the entrance to the kitchen. Employee labeled bottle during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic food processor bowl observed severely cracked with a hole in it. Walk-in cooler plastic curtains are in poor repair/torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed opened personal container of yogurt and one drink with a straw sitting next to a cutting board where an employee was chopping garlic. Employee removed personal food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under drying dishes. **Warning**
21-04-4
45
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken marked 10/4/204, cooked onions marked 10/4/2024, fresh garlic in oil marked 10/2/2024, housemade buttermilk ranch dressing marked 9/18/2024, today is 10/14/2024.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter packs on front counter per operator removed from temperature control 3 hours ago. Reviewed time as a public health control form with operator and discussed need for marking discard time as indicated in written plan. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken marked 10/4/204, cooked onions marked 10/4/2024, fresh garlic in oil marked 10/2/2024, housemade buttermilk ranch dressing marked 9/18/2024, today is 10/14/2024.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Posted specials menu serving undercooked poached eggs on Benedict, not marked as undercooked. Operator updated menu with proper reminder of advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back dry storage room. Dust on main vent in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach-in coolers gaskets heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in handwash sink at back of kitchen.
29-20-5
41
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw liquid and shell eggs over lemon wedges underneath Make Table. Operator removed all ready to eat food items from underneath the Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter cups at front counter on top of Reach in Cooler. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane by kitchen handwash sink next to bread. Operator removed the butane to a proper and safe location on floor underneath triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris at both ovens on cookline. Educated the operator.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at Men's restroom.
31B-04-4
50
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 written procedures. Emailed and printed out form. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed no employee health reporting form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs container in walk in cooler held more than 24 hrs per operator not date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed utensils storage containers with food debris accumulation in front of triple sink compartment.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked sausage next to grill thawing improperly. Operator placed cooked sausage on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
55
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine at0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over thawing packaged crab meat. Operator removed and rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked corn not properly date marked. Operator properly date mark the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 115F. Operator removed container to top of the grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Artisan Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Artisan Eatery on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Artisan Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Artisan Eatery.
How does Artisan Eatery compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Artisan Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Artisan Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Artisan Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Artisan Eatery 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 Artisan Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Artisan Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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