Famous Dave's Bar B Que
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
67
Score
Famous Dave's Bar B Que has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Famous Dave's Bar B Que trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator blue cheese stored at top of reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator moved blue cheese inside of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked potatoes soup (118F - Hot Holding. Per operator cooked potatoes soup stored on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating potatoes soup. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service cups stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties stored over cut celeries. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by dust near by cook line at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under equipments at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; butter (76F - Cold Holding) Per operator melted better placed at cook-line for 30 minutes. Operator removed butter to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator voluntarily discarded single service food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling at dry storage area, dish machine area and front of 5e storage area close to bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 19 small flying insects around bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar entrance. Operator provided hand towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling at dry storage area, dish machine area and front of 5e storage area close to bathrooms. **Warning**
29-03-4
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch dressing at reach-in cooler close to office 49F - Cold Holding. Per operator less than 4 hours, and removed it to walk-in cooler, ranch (38F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed at bar sanitizer solution at triple sink chlorine 20ppm. Operator added more brought sanitizer solution to chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/ vents soiled with accumulated mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster back of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter at server station not inverted or protected. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease at dishwasher area in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher area under triple sink water drainage. Observed water leaking from ceiling at kitchen next to walk-in cooler.
29-03-4
55
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above smoker in back prep kitchen has a build up of grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. At large Waste Pro dumpster in back parking lot.
33-11-4
90
Mar 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink bar area(Chlorine 25ppm); Operator added more chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink bar area (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. Repeat 2/08/2023 **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on cooks line has a build of dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. All take out boxes on serving line are not inverted for storage, Takeout containers in boxes on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of large ice machine has a build up of mold like substance.
22-20-5
64
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomato sauce dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed Swai Pangasius being sold as catfish. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Dave's Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Dave's Bar B Que on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Dave's Bar B Que?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Famous Dave's Bar B Que.
How does Famous Dave's Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Famous Dave's Bar B Que most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Famous Dave's Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Dave's Bar B Que have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Famous Dave's Bar B Que 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 Famous Dave's Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Dave's Bar B Que is inspected around three times per year on average.
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