Fat Katz Slider Bar
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Fat Katz Slider Bar 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Fat Katz Slider Bar was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar area. Dishwasher is still spraying water out of bottom left side, noted in previous report. Operator called technician and discontinued use, instructed employees to bring glassware to back kitchen dishwashing area for proper sanitation already set up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 35 under bar handwash sink next to soda Bibb in box storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
74
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer.
16-36-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishwasher at bar spraying water out of left side bottom.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On back shelf of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine, u debr edges of doors on sides. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
95
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) on table under cook line. Operator discarded the chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Dishwasher Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator instructed employees to bring glassware to second dishwasher in kitchen, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar with accumulated debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine, u debr edges of doors on sides. **Warning**
16-03-4
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed and prepared onsite ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Key lime pie and banana pudding made in house per operator 4 days ago no date mark. Commercially processed ham and hotdogs no date mark, per operator prepared 4 days ago. Operator labeled all products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned nozzle. Also slicer and blade in back part of kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by back part of bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two cooks preparing food with bracelets/watches on wrists.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers front of bar.
23-03-4
67
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gianna and Sophie, unapproved food handle program. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable, easily cleanable. Worn in bar area, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent outside walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall silver reach-in cooler cook line:; housemade ranch dressing containing buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cooked banana pie containing dairy (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall silver reach-in cooler cook line:; housemade ranch dressing containing buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cooked banana pie containing dairy (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler, operator moved eggs above for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gianna and Sophie, unapproved food handle program. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking, strainer in handwash sink on cook line. Operator cleared sink for use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent outside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hat. Employee donned hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable, easily cleanable. Worn in bar area, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
41
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and other raw foods requiring lower cooking temperatures. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over ready-to-eat cooked potatoes salad and pickles, raw ground beef in same container as raw whole muscle beef. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. Repeat 5/4/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, cooked beef broth labeled 11/28/2023, fresh garlic in oil based mayonnaise labeled 11/26/2023, white sauce containing buttermilk housemade labeled 11/26/2023, todays is 12/6/2023.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, cooked beef broth labeled 11/28/2023, fresh garlic in oil based mayonnaise labeled 11/26/2023, white sauce containing buttermilk housemade labeled 11/26/2023, todays is 12/6/2023.
01B-24-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen and bar area worn, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on ground on bar side entrance to kitchen and under dry storage rack in back of kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by triple sink. Provided operator with sign.
31B-04-4
45
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Dec 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Katz Slider Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Katz Slider Bar on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Katz Slider Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fat Katz Slider Bar.
How does Fat Katz Slider Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Fat Katz Slider Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Fat Katz Slider Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Katz Slider Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Katz Slider Bar 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 Fat Katz Slider Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Katz Slider Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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