Ebenezer Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Ebenezer Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Ebenezer Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed goat meat in nonfood-grade bag at chest Reach in Freezer. Educated the operator of using food grade bags.
14-31-5
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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Drawers.
14-11-5
61
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meat. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Squash 48F cold hold, cooked meat 49F cold hold, beans 49F cold hold. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
55
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under steam table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed tings stored employee drink on drying shelf by 3 compartment sink over clean dishes.
12B-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray for stove by microwave.
14-73-4
86
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter : cabbage cold holding at 84F; observed in walk in cooler unit: rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding); oxtail (74F - Cold Holding); rice (58F - Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for extended period of time. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved hand was towels near sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray for hood system. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches near front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed panel peeling away from wall near stove closest to ansul tank. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest style reach in freezer by back door. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of oven as soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ebenezer Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ebenezer Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ebenezer Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ebenezer Restaurant.
How does Ebenezer Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Ebenezer Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Ebenezer Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ebenezer Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ebenezer 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 Ebenezer Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ebenezer Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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