Bob Evans Restaurant 176
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Bob Evans Restaurant 176 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, a container of 2 pounds of cooked sausage marked with a preparation date of 01-15-24, exceeding 7 days. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at expo line Butter (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated butter has been out for one hour and will be used prior to 4 hours. Discussed with operator Time As Public Health Control and provided form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket at cook line next to clean plates. Operator removed clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance blocked with bag. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook-line wearing watch. Cook removed her watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around dumpster.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup at door frame and shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at kitchen entrance has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles stored on floor at dry storage.
25-05-4
39
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding) Per operator tomatoes were sliced yesterday and brought out from walk-in cooler approximately one hour ago. Operator put in walk-in cooler to chill rapidly Repeat 9/08/2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator eggs were out at 7:30. Put the time mark on eggs **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in men's bathroom
27-19-4
67
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 60F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with clean food equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near cook line and hand wash sink at back food prep kitchen entrance. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at back food prep kitchen entrance. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Women's restroom.
27-14-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 176 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 176 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 176?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 176.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 176 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Bob Evans Restaurant 176 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 176's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 176 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 176 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 Bob Evans Restaurant 176 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 176 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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