Brooke's Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
64
Score
Brooke's Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Brooke's Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the North Fort Myers average of 89. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox disinfectant on shelf with oil and vinegar cruets. Operator removed chemical from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee reenter kitchen from outside wearing blue gloves and go to cooks line and begin working with clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade on cook's line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server station used as an ice dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster behind bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork shoulder stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved pork to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam to go cups stored on floor in outside shed behind building. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw ground beef under the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in both mens and women's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on prep table.
22-08-4
58
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2022.
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Gordon Choice Sliced Black Olives dented along the seam. Operator removed can from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cup and towels in hand washing sink by server's station in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of French fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter by server station in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
52
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooke's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooke's Restaurant on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooke's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooke's Restaurant.
How does Brooke's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Brooke's Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Brooke's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooke's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brooke's Restaurant 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 Brooke's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooke's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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