Blossoms at Verandah

12201 River Village Way, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Blossoms at Verandah has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“No heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Blossoms at Verandah's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves put hands on hips then put on new gloves no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

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. Observed 6 pieces of Mahi still in commercially sealed rop completely thawed. See Stop Sale. Provided Operator with memo regarding proper thawing of commercially packaged fish. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door propped open and service window left open when not serving food.

35B-14-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pot stickers thawing at room temperature on top of beverage cooler. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on cook's line wearing a watch while preparing food.

13-07-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01;2024. Operator brought license current during inspection. License is current in the system. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

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. Observed mahi stored in reduced oxygen packaging while thawing in reach in cooler. Operator cut open bags. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed container of lip balm stored inside reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

40-04-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

May 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blossoms at Verandah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blossoms at Verandah on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blossoms at Verandah?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blossoms at Verandah.

How does Blossoms at Verandah compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Blossoms at Verandah most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Blossoms at Verandah's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blossoms at Verandah have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blossoms at Verandah 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 Blossoms at Verandah inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blossoms at Verandah is inspected around three times per year on average.

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