Biggy's Place

3701 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
American
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Biggy's Place has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Biggy's Place's latest score of 64 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer.
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons.
24-18-4
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: butter packet (74F - Cold Holding). Operator intends to hold items under Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on glass door reach in cooler in server area in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth in direct contact with potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed cloth. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above clean dishes. Operator voluntarily discarded beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one drip tray filter as missing in hood system above six burner stove. Operator replaced drip tray. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
70
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored above salad mix. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on shelf by dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed breakfast potatoes stored on floor of kitchen. Operator moved items to nearby shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in bottom of w door stainless steel reach in cooler by back door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Operator removed wet cloth and gad employee begin washing cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of storage drawer as soiled with debris.
23-03-4
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on reach in freezer handle near fryers.
23-24-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall between reach in cooler and soup station.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup on inside of reach in cooler unit across from stove.
22-16-4
82
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling near toast station.
36-32-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter over stove with burners.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of glass door reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near soup steam table and brown glass door reach in cooler.
36-24-5
64
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Biggy's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Biggy's Place on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Biggy's Place?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Biggy's Place.

How does Biggy's Place compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Biggy's Place most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Biggy's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Biggy's Place have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Biggy's Place 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 Biggy's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Biggy's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.