Entrees Catering
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Entrees Catering appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and chicken not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
64
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in chest freezer, across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of pan in contact with flour in the bulk use practices bin near the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed pan, **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf where pans are stored. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing behind stand up Barbecue Oven on the left of the cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer, near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation inside the stand up reach in freezer across from the chest freezer by the 3 compartment sink.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle bowl in the bulk in use corn starch bin. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves where dry storage is held.
14-45-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer, near 3 compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles in contact with raw chicken in the roll top make table across from the wok station.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation in stand up reach in freezer across from the chest freezer by the 3 compartment sink.
14-36-5
78
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink beside order window.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris buildup,on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pan handle in contact with rice in bulk use container. Operator removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of reach in cooler units soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry inside the mop sink,
42-01-4
95
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. observed some ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed mixing bowls not properly air dried, water between bowls. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked rotisserie chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved sausage to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Had proof of training for 2 out of 3 employees. One employee is scheduled for food safety class.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage area. Canned food on floor in storage closet. Single serve food trays on floor in common storage area. Operator moved items off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not properly labeled. Operator labeled all items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Entrees Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Entrees Catering on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Entrees Catering?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Entrees Catering.
How does Entrees Catering compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Entrees Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Entrees Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Entrees Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Entrees Catering 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 Entrees Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Entrees Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.
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