Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in handwash sink in beverage/wait. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
78
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground meat patties stored over precooked meat in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched raw patties to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to hand wash sink at cook line and hose bibb above dishwasher area.
29-34-4
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 written procedures. Educated operator on keeping written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Educated operator on maintaining employee agreements. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed precooked frozen shrimp and precooked frozen meat not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
27-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing tanks. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
37
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon stored over dressings in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by trash container. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by cart.
31A-09-4
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed precooked chicken wings thawing at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lids for women's trash receptacles. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of corn stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.Observed bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-47-4
26
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored over precooked meat in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat soups and sauces in walk in cooler. Observed raw hamburger stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw hamburger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clean chemical stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Educated operator on importance of having employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed precooked meats in walk in freezer not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control device near back kitchen exit. Educated operator on replacing sticky tape. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back food prep area. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in back dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
33
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at a food prep sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and interior roof of microwave. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by fan. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar and side beverage/wait station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices at back kitchen exit. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense gravy. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater and underneath food prep sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of raw beef stored on floor in back food prep area. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed raw chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind slicer. **Warning**
36-27-5
27
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician and set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced ham 45F cold hold, provolone cheese 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator opened walk in freezer door opened ajar. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
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. Precooked lasagna in walk in freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink in back food prep area and hand wash sink at bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses she's at side wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink at side wait station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery.
How does Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery 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 Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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