Fowler Street Grill
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Fowler Street Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“No currently certified food service manager on duty” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at 200ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Operator has someone scheduled to service, will complete callback for dish machine. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets at front counter. Operator states they have been out for 3 hours, operator iced down butter in reach in cooler. Observed cook line cooked, ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line in reach in cooler on cook line. Educated operator on proper cold holding storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed cut tomato 43F - cold holding, sliced cheese 46F - cold holding, sausage patty 47F - cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed single serve butter packets - 50F - cold holding in reach in cooler near soda fountain station at the server station. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods have been stored for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the above foods for rapid cooling. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink in front cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed a metal container with utensils stored in the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris on top of dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed buildup of debris on top of dish machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop in sugar. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used as scoop in flour. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed plastic cup with no handle in the sugar. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over cook line not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed ceiling over cook line not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen that are damaged or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen that are damaged or in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license with expiration date 12/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed posted license with expiration date 12/2024. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above dish machine wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed plastic container wet nesting above dish machine. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on front reach in cooler damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed gaskets on front reach in cooler damaged. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove moulding in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no cove moulding in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris under equipment on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed accumulation of food debris under equipment on cook line. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no ambient temperature thermometer in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for hand wash sink on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no handwashing sign for hand wash sink on cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with a black slime like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with a black slime like substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
43
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Observed dumpster lid is broken.
33-16-4
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Eco Lab arrived during inspection and fixed dishwashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on properly washing hands prior to beginning working in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The manager on duty is currently preparing for the CFM examination. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen. The bag onions was removed from floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above prep table. **Warning**
25-06-4
41
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles over dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under dry storage shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to walls in multiple areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in white chest style reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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 dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced chemical bucket. Observed dish machine at 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breasts stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cookline closest to ovens. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working and no food manager on staff. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate proof of training at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under dry storage shelves. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles over dish machine. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in white chest style reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 75F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of soil in interior of microwave on cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer as soiled with grease. Observed shelf where ckean hotel pans are stored as soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in box directly on floor of dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to walls in multiple areas. **Warning**
36-24-5
30
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population failed to exclude food workers ill from the following symptoms, not caused by a noninfectious condition: sore throat with fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-25-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fully cooked ham in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under shelves in dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, bag of potatoes stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall near water heater and walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair near front service area and cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed tongs stored on oven handle. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves as rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fowler Street Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fowler Street Grill on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fowler Street Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fowler Street Grill.
How does Fowler Street Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Fowler Street Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Fowler Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fowler Street Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fowler Street Grill 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 Fowler Street Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fowler Street Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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