Blue Tile
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
67
Score
Blue Tile has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Blue Tile's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. **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. In reach in cooler; cooked cabbage not date marked. Per operator cooked cabbage prepared and stored more than 24 hours. Operator labeled cooked cabbage container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near triple sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not label near reach in cooler. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 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; shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In reach-in freezer; cooked frozen beef tongue without date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler; cooked rice prepared and held more than 24 hours with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near triple sink.
08B-38-4
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
50
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves after talking on phone without washing hands before using clean utensils. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander covering hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grey cutting board deep grooves and stained n shelf by three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed small holes in diamond plate on floor and can see the ground outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open bag of ready to eat shredded cheese in reach in cooler no date mark.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Spoke to Operator about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed heads of lettuce in white stand up reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed small holes in diamond plate floors where screws may have once been and can see the ground.
36-17-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
47
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green garden hose attached to water intake. Hose must be food grade to transfer potable water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
29-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat soup in white reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date mark. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed decal in window, but, no license number on outside of truck. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
50
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee talking on cell phone then wipe counter then begin working with food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing techniques with translator of operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green garden hose attached to water intake. Hose must be food grade to transfer potable water.
29-04-4
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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 ready to eat soup in white reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date mark.
02C-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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Translator for operator stated operator is retaking CFM test in two weeks. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Translator for operator states employees have food handler training, but no proof on MFDV. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed decal in window, but, no license number on outside of truck.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
33
Apr 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Tile last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Tile on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Tile?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Tile.
How does Blue Tile compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Blue Tile most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Blue Tile's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Tile have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Tile 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 Blue Tile inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Tile is inspected around two times per year on average.
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