Great Wall
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Great Wall has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 89, so Great Wall trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat fried breaded chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to separate shelf away from raw product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soup container no handle used as ladle for hot soup on cook line. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on shelf above reach in cooler of build table on cook line. Operator removed soda. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large sack of onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy buildup of grease on walls and hood filters on cook line.
36-68-5
64
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink using no soap. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade cardboard lining plastic food containers filled with fried chicken in walk in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as ladle in chicken stock. Operator removed from stock. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
50
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub hand through hair then pick up clean utensils to begin cooking without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-5lb dented can of Ground bean sauce and 1-60 fl oz dented can of Double dark soy sauce on dry storage shelf. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large soup ladle inside hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator removed ladle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink with no soap at Empedocles of cook's line. Operator refilled soap.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing wontons while wearing bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 50 lb bag of sugar stored on floor by dry storage. Operator placed sugar in bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bracket below the knees on cook's line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
43
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink using no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
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. Operator put chicken under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-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 wontons in walk in cooler no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed partially filled employee beverage inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls no handles in bulk flour and rice used as scoops.
14-01-5
39
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw beef on bottom shelf beside the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The owner paid License Fees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Bio Electro above prep table. The medication was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinsing out rag in hand washing sink beside rice cooker. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and pork not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw shrimp and boxes of chicken on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
35
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Excedrin on shelf with canned goods. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans dented on rims on canned goods shelf not segregated from other inventory. 3-5lb cans of oyster sauce, 1-5lb can of hoisin sauce, and 1-5lb can of ground bean sauce. Operator voluntarily discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cooked pork above raw beef during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated he is out of them. Will order more.
16-37-1
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs prepared yesterday no date mark in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken wings thawing at room temperature by three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Sent DBPR Form HR 5030-111 to operator to print. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
37
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Bamboo shoot slices with dented double seam on dry storage shelf. Operator removed from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 wontons in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday no date marking. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2 hood filters missing in hood system on cooks line. Operator stated items were damaged and on order to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from fryers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill bottle with pain reliever on shelf above reach in cooler. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes and bag blocking hand washing sinks in kitchen. Operator moved boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop flour in bulk flour bin. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filters.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed meat cleaver between reach in coolers on cooks line.
10-17-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great Wall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great Wall on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great Wall?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Great Wall.
How does Great Wall compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Great Wall most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Great Wall's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Great Wall have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Great Wall 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 Great Wall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great Wall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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