Fort Gift Shop
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Fort Gift Shop seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tierra Verde restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. One new employee less than 60 days. Other employee Roberta recently expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at ice machine. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Jan 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf across from three-compartment sink. a. #10 can of nacho cheese sauce.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle on drain boards containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf across from three-compartment sink. a. #10 can of nacho cheese sauce. Operator segregated can from commingling. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In white cooler near prep table.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on front reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed tasks and did not wash hands before putting on new gloves. Inspector educated employee in Irie hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles throughout back prep area. Inspector informed manager and bottles were labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toaster soiled with food debris. Snow cone ice shaver very rusted with debris. Informed manager to clean and rim was removed and cleaned by employee.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler. Inspector informed employee and drinks were removed from cooler and placed in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in restroom. Employee removed paper towels to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed head of lettuce stored over washed Head of lettuce in single door reach in cooler across from prep area. Inspector informed manager and items were rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside sliding door of ice machine, observed mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk-in coolers soiled with dust and brown mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks next to coffee maker. Inspector informed employee and drinks were placed on bottom shelf away from food items being served to public **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunchbox on prep table with gloves and employee lunch box in white single door reach in cooler next to white reach in freezer. Employee thermos next to chopper used for the public. Item was removed by employee. Employee drill on shelf stored with sugar packets and zip lock bags for the public. Employee removed drill and placed in designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at recycling dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand wash sign in front cooking area. Inspector emailed hand wash sign to operator.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fort Gift Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fort Gift Shop on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fort Gift Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fort Gift Shop.
How does Fort Gift Shop compare to other restaurants in Tierra Verde?
Fort Gift Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tierra Verde average of 69.
Has Fort Gift Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fort Gift Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fort Gift Shop 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 Fort Gift Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fort Gift Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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