Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
95
Score
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at coffee station.
25-05-4
95
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at cook line; cooked pork sausage (121F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked sausage placed on steam table for one hour. Operator started reheating the cooked pork sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots container stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed carrots container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near by dishmachine.
42-01-4
67
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Reach in cooler near by cook-line; cooked chicken breast (51F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator items prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler near by cook-line; cooked chicken breast (51F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator items prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection. In Walk-in cooler; 10 pounds of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to clean plates at cook-line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - In Walk-in cooler; 10 pounds of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
55
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 pulled pork with date marked 9/12/24 that exceeds 7 days after preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds cooked pulled pork with date marked 9/12/24 that exceeds 7 days after preparation. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of salmon commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw burger patties (53F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds of mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds of raw chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. In Reach in cooler near by cook line; 4 pounds of cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of cooked chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw mahi fish (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk-in cooler; raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. In Reach in cooler near by cook line; 4 pounds of cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of cooked chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw mahi fish (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. At buffet area chopped cantaloupe (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator cantaloupe placed at buffet 2 hours before inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored over onion at prep area. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours time tracking log for buffet, but no written plan available. Provided operator time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of salmon commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Warning**
25-05-4
41
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 pounds mahi-mahi thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pounds salmon thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 pounds mahi-mahi thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pounds salmon thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 5 pounds cooked tomatoes vegetables soup with 02/01/24 date marked on it, not used within 7 days. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed fruits and yogurt plates on buffet area not protected by sneeze-guards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 pounds mahi-mahi thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked for 3 pounds of cut cantaloupe (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator cantaloupe has been out about 4 hours. Operator quickly removed and discarded. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored with single use articles at server station. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook at cook line cracked raw shell eggs and pick up ready to eat lettuce. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. Cook washed his hands and put on new gloves. Discarded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw eggs with shell stored over cheeses. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at dishwasher handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee dumped in handwashing sink at server station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen has mold-like substances. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 pounds mahi-mahi thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored with clean whipping clothes at top of reach-in cooler next to cook line. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright at bar. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serving article at server station not stored inverted. Observed pizza boxes in dry storage not stored inverted and protected. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
22
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Fruit and yogurt on buffet area not protected by sneeze guard.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon (49 F - Cold Holding) on buffet. Repeat from 03-28-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Time As Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat from 03-28-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and it was completed by all team members working.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to coffee urn used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on ice chute inside ice machine in kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three unsecured CO2 cylinders in dry storage room and three near the office. Repeat from 03-28-2023 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Inside walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage at front hand sink at coffee station and in prep kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to microwave in kitchen and on back prep table.
21-12-4
43
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut Melon and yogurt in bowls on breakfast buffet lack protection. No sneezeguard or lid on bowls.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon (53 F - Cold Holding) on breakfast buffet. Per operator it has only been out for 1-1/2 hours. Breakfast was ending and they discard. Discussed with operator and gave paperwork for Time as a Public Health Control
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator did not have measuring device required for hot water sanitizer. Discussed proper test options for the establishment.
16-62-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One CO2 tank in the storage area and 4 in the back hallway are not secure. Operator secured all CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Salad and wraps for self service are missing establishment address.
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in prep area has an accumulation of black mold like substance.
22-20-5
58
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brittany Flemish 9/25/2016 Expired on 9/15/2021 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Manager obtained Certified Manager certification and resigned a few weeks ago. Current manager and new catering manager are currently enrolled in a class on 1/9/2023. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 3/25/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Ice machine is better but still has a slight buildup of mold like substance **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Not secure **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers 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 Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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