Halfway House

14500 Vista River Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908

American

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Halfway House stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 4, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided”, which has been cited two times.

Halfway House's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lemons and limes.

14-31-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Educated operator on having probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer stored in 2nd sink.

16-13-5

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg salad 46F cold hold, chicken salad 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator called technician and turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor. Operator placed bottled water stored on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halfway House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halfway House on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halfway House?

Across the inspection record, “no quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Halfway House.

How does Halfway House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Halfway House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Halfway House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Halfway House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halfway House 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 Halfway House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halfway House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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