Iguana Mia of Ft Myers
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
45
Score
Iguana Mia of Ft Myers appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. Iguana Mia of Ft Myers was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket behind the bar chlorine over 200ppm.
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of white beans and 1 can of olives dented at the seam. The operator segregated the items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored above clean bottles and next to napkins. The operator relocated the item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice behind bar.
10-01-5
Basic - Plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete near dish machine.
36-02-5
45
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Operator asked employee to clean the ice machine while the inspection was on going. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of white substance on the walk in cooler fan guards and the door gaskets in the keg refrigerator at the bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area near dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with build up of food like substance in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. Observed chicken marinade with production date of 12-02-2024; Sonora Rice with production date of 11-29-2024; Mexican Red Rice with production date of 11-27-2024. Observed invoice stating products were received today 12-16-24. Educated operator on proper date marking and procedures when removing from freezer or frozen state. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Admin Complaint**
03G-27-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed no plan submitted for cook chill processes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
78
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Observed Salsas with fresh tomatoes, beans, pork, and chicken which are produced in the commissary facility under a cook chill process, in walk in cooler and walk in freezer which lack continuous electronic monitoring for temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
03G-19-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Salsas with fresh tomatoes, beans, pork, and chicken which are produced in the commissary facility under a cook chill process, in walk in cooler and walk in freezer lacking label with date and time packaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk in freezer cooked chicken and sauces which have been repackaged into single service containers without tracking time frozen, date of prep and how much time remains before item must be discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
02C-06-5
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 72 bottles of salsa at 53F - Cold holding. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 72 bottles of salsa at 53F - Cold holding. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach on wall in kitchen. Operator killed cockroach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. Observed chicken marinade with production date of 12-02-2024; Sonora Rice with production date of 11-29-2024; Mexican Red Rice with production date of 11-27-2024. Observed invoice stating products were received today 12-16-24. Educated operator on proper date marking and procedures when removing from freezer or frozen state. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-27-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed no plan submitted for cook chill processes. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles around vent in dry storage room. **Warning**
36-34-5
43
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area near dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen above steam table across from cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Ripe Olive Sliced. The manager is sending cans back for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Observed salsa in walk-in cooler cooked chill process held more than 48 hours. The Manager verified when cooked chilled process was completed and corrected the date to 6/3/2024. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-19-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area near dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
55
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Observed Salsas with fresh tomatoes, beans, pork, and chicken which are produced in the commissary facility under a cook chill process, in walk in cooler and walk in freezer which lack continuous electronic monitoring for temperature. **Warning**
03G-19-5
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Salsas with fresh tomatoes, beans, pork, and chicken which are produced in the commissary facility under a cook chill process, in walk in cooler and walk in freezer lacking label with date and time packaged. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk in freezer cooked chicken and sauces which have been repackaged into single service containers without tracking time frozen, date of prep and how much time remains before item must be discarded. **Warning**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles in dry storage in chemical shelf. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in cooler on cook-line directly across from fryers. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in corner of cook-line by grill. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer unit by dry storage. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles on cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf on cook line where cast iron style pans are stored. **Warning**
14-45-4
52
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses and stores cook-chill products produced at their commissary location (CATR 4605507). **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles around fryer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 directed employee to set up 3 compartment sink and called for machine repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salsa bar salsa (43F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses and stores cook-chill products produced at their commissary location (CATR 4605507). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles around fryer in kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin on soda fountain as soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
61
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 sanitizer solution concentration at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment began setting up 3 compartment sink with quaternary ammonium and contacted repair service for machine who began repairing machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of soda fountain ice bin as soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on prep table not in food. Observed 1 dead roach on floor of dry storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing or damaged floor tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
67
Oct 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in service station on lower area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in esquite pan. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing floor tiles in kitchen near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of 2 reach in cooler units. Operator had employee fix issue. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iguana Mia of Ft Myers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iguana Mia of Ft Myers on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iguana Mia of Ft Myers?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Iguana Mia of Ft Myers.
How does Iguana Mia of Ft Myers compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Iguana Mia of Ft Myers most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Iguana Mia of Ft Myers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Iguana Mia of Ft Myers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Iguana Mia of Ft Myers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Iguana Mia of Ft Myers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iguana Mia of Ft Myers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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