Athenian
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
64
Score
Athenian appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Athenian was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 89, so Athenian trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public with an expired license. Operator states they are locked out of account online. I provided the Help Line phone number for further assistance to alleviate problem. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna prepared two days ago per Operator stored in reach in cooler on cook line with no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odors in both men and women bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Cheryl Casale, 11/07/2019 Serve Safe is expired. Per Operator, Manager is retaking course currently to renew CFM. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar bins unlabeled in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food on cook's line. Discussed with Operator proper hand washing practices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 58F, Cut tomatoes 57F, Feta cheese at 58F at 2 hours per Operator in reach in cooler across from dishwasher. Operator put all items on ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Cheryl Casale, 11/07/2019 Serve Safe is expired. Per Operator, Manager is retaking course currently to renew CFM. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food on chopper blades by large microwave near rear exit in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed cook chewing gum on cook's line while preparing food. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on cook's line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter by server station. Operator placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar bins unlabeled in dry storage. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bag of onions stored on cart outside kitchen. Operator moved onions inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
41
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris on blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna prepared yesterday with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table near rear exit with deep grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal had an out of order sign taped to it.
32-23-4
70
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce at 2 hours (53F - Cold Holding); Rice Pudding at 2 hours (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from dishwasher area. Operator moved items to standup reach in cooler with glass doors with ambient temperature of 39F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator placed in dishwasher area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs on counter at room temperature on cook's line no written procedures. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control forms to Operator. Operator put eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cigarette on top of microwave on cook's line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic lid covering bulk sugar broken in dry storage area.
14-38-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed damaged meat tenderizer on cook's line. Showed to Operator.
14-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and handle leaking at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
29-11-4
47
Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee return to line from walk in cooler without first washing their hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with the staff. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles throughout the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not posted. Informed operator how to log on to the DBPR website to print and download a license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets on reach in make top refrigerator on the cook line near grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen under cook line, dish washing machine and 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of potatoes on the floor near the mop sink, operator panned potatoes and moved them into the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris observed build up of food debris in microwave oven on cook line..
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water control on hand sink in kitchen on cook line in need of repair, leaking water when the faucet is not turned on.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in buckets in kitchen, educated the operator of proper thawing techniques, suggested either under running cool water or under refrigeration. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on counter on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw non pasteurized shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes and cooked ready to eat ribs in standup reach in cooler with glass door on cook line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands before preparing food on cook line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler with roll top on cook's line.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of whole potatoes on ground next to mop sink. Operator moved to cart. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board on cooks line.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of coffee with a spoon in it on stainless steel shelf above reach in cooler across from stove on cook line. Operator removed from line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
45
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan while holding cooked potatoes and shell eggs at room temperature. Provided form for Time as a Public Health Control form to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink next to dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athenian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athenian on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athenian?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Athenian.
How does Athenian compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Athenian most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Athenian's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Athenian have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Athenian 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 Athenian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athenian is inspected around three times per year on average.
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