Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: In reach in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (46F-cold holding).Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; box of burger bun stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked beef (84F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked beef stored on steamer for 2 hours. Operator started reheating cooked beef. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not inverted near ice machine. Operator stored ice bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; box of burger bun stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In reach in freezer; Ice bags stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: In walk in freezer; Ice bags stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line near by fryer; sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausages (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers 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. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line near by fryer; sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausages (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In reach in freezer; Ice bags stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers 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. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
May 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Auto Inn Tavern & Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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