Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with salt and pepper at server station. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with bar equipments at bar area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container at prep area. Operator removed food container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook line. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line; cooked Brussels sprouts (103F - Hot Holding) per operator cooked Brussels placed at buffet for one hour. Operator removed and reheated Brussels sprouts to 169F- reheating. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked with bar stand near by kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under cooking equipment at kitchen.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee stored her phone on prep area. Employee removed her cell phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by bar at back of the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense breadcrumbs and sugar at dry storage. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner at next to ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at kitchen. Discussed operator about proper food preparation procedures and employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Operator removed and stored wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Two small CO2 containers by back dooare not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near back door.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages open container at top with straw sitting on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in dishroom area Repeat 1/11/2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
82
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Ceiling tiles in storage area still in disrepair **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean cutting board in dishroom area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Still observed employee beverages in food prep areas **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
90
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
How does Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 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 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is inspected around three times per year on average.
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