Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Estero average 82, so Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 portions of mahi stored in commercial packaging labeled remove from package before thawing in the walk in cooler and thawed and still in commercial packaging. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food on the front cook line in the stand up reach in cooler to the left of the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
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. Observed mahi labeling included the word remove from packaging before thawing , mahi still in sealed commercial packaging in walk in cooler and it is thawed. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between exterior doors leading to the trash area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed steamer on front cook line corroding with rust stains on the interior of the steamer. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
64
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef burgers stored above strawberries in the reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the prep sink.
08A-04-5
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. Observed 5 pounds of salmon stored in manufacturing packaging labeled remove from packaging before thawing in packaging and thawed.
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the rear kitchen exit door leading to the outside walk in cooler and freezer.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed steamer on the cook/ buffet line with rust and corrosion on the inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the buffet cookline reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in the service station not inverted or otherwise protected in a closed container.
25-06-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mashed potatoes in the walk in cooler date marked 7/5/25 today is the 7/17/25.
02C-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between exterior double door leading to outside walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in the walk in cooler near the freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on the buffet line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of buffet steamer rusting and has build up of food debris on the interior.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the combination reach in refrigerator/ freezer on the front line soiled with food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers soiled shelves in the beverage station by the liquor room rusted.
14-33-4
64
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in the self serve soda bin chute at the buffet line, and in the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed black like substance in the ice machine in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between doors leading out to loading dock showing visible light. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed gap between doors leading out to loading dock showing visible light **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked by entrance door to the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed floor tile cracked by entrance door to the walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets, and walk in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Dec 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed split 2 way diverter on mop sink without addition of vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in rear fire door between doors allowing light to visually be see from the inside looking out. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tile between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of dust like substance on fan guards on walk in cooler outside.
23-03-4
74
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom of exterior door allowing light to pas through. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold where light shines through the gap at the bottom of the door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler near door to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed floor tile damaged/missing in walk in cooler where door to walk in freezer is located. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live small flying insects in covered kitchen prep sink when I lifted the lid. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in door handles on buffet cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
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. Observed salmon in walk in cooler labeled remove packaging before thawing, in sealed package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom of exterior door allowing light to pas through. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler near door to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of chicken wings on the floor under wire shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on buffet cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust like substance on outside walk in cooler fan guards. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
35
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in door to outside on threshold and between doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler by door to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door handle on front buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
86
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on 1 pound of diced tomatoes, 1 pound of diced peppers, and 1/2 pound of mushrooms, operator voluntarily discarded at time of inspection . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken and ground beef labeled 10/5 in reach in cooler. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops in box sitting on top of cooked pork in walk in refrigerator. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink inaccessible due to rolling tray rack in front of it. Operator moved rack at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms in reach in cooler in back kitchen area with no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs hanging on oven door in front line kitchen by buffet area.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use portion control cups in cardboard box stored on floor next to prep table in kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on stove top in front line kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipes in dishwasher area above dishwasher and next to dishwasher.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on fan covers in walk in refrigerator.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in refrigerator in back kitchen area.
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and between doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler
36-17-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero.
How does Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero 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 Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero is inspected around four times per year on average.
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