Bob Evans Restaurant 497
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Bob Evans Restaurant 497 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler drawer at 50F with these items (50F - Cold Holding); Shell eggs ambient temperature (50F - Cold Holding) out of temperature for approximately two hours per Operator. Operator moved items to walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 35F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 shell eggs on flat in walk in cooler with cracked shells. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at towels at hand washing sink on end of cook's line closest to ice machine. Operator refilled towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom handicap stall. Operator refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop in standing water of 81F at server station. **Warning**
10-07-4
58
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp stickers not turning black. Used digital thermometer and temperature was 158.5F. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee slicing deli meat in prep kitchen wearing a wristband. **Warning**
13-07-4
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs while wearing gloves then switched to building a biscuit sandwich touching the ready to eat biscuit without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper glove wearing and hand washing with Operator. Operator discussed with employee. I observed employee change gloves and wash hands in between after that. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef chili no date mark in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters by hot water heater date marked 07/2023.
29-28-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink behind cash register at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized ice bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
61
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed intermittently dispensing soap at entrance to kitchen handwash sink.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blueberry at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink being strictly for handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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 the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
58
Jan 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023
50-17-3
86
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of cut green beans with dented rim. Operator removed can from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed temperature reading of149.7F using high temperature non reversible thermometer. Operator is setting up three compartment sink for manual wash until machine is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Operator said tag wasn't placed but she'll eggs out less than half hour in flat. Other flats stored in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved flat to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade. Operator had can opener cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed stainless steel forks in basket with Food contact surface up on server station. Employee turned the contact surface down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack across from dishwasher.
24-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 497 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 497 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 497?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 497.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 497 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Bob Evans Restaurant 497 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 497's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 497 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 497 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bob Evans Restaurant 497 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 497 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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