Hummus Republic

10093 Gulf Center Dr Ste 7, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hummus Republic, the earliest from 2024. Hummus Republic was last inspected on Sep 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishware, no sanitizer step in back of kitchen. Spoke with employee, employee filled third sink with quaternary sanitizer and returned items to sink for proper sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter warming unit at entrance: cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding) for 15 minutes per operator cooling. Operator states rice was removed from warmer during catering order. Operator replaced with new rice and returned rice to hot water bath on flat top for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on any foods in walk-in cooler, including cut cabbage, cooked beans, and milk, all opened between 1 and 2 days ago per operator. Discussed implementing a date marking system with operator. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes, bags or containers of couscous, hummus, bread and plastic bottles drink stored on floors of office, hallway, and walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On front line and back line shelving. Operator began inverting to go containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, tzatziki made yesterday, hummus and red pepper hummus per operator made 4 days ago per operator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired in 2019 and does not show correct chemical concentration.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee food over food for public. Operator moved to bottom shelf for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Sep 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hummus Republic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hummus Republic on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hummus Republic?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hummus Republic.

How does Hummus Republic compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Hummus Republic most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Hummus Republic's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hummus Republic have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hummus Republic means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.