Island Spicez
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
58
Score
Island Spicez has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Island Spicez's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator container of raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats/foods not date marked. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled sugar. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Operator is unable to locate signed form at the time of inspection. Operation had all employees present at time of inspection sign forms.
11-26-1
90
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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
90
Mar 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron.
12A-18-4
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 printed copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved items blocking sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in single door reach in freezer in back storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back door.
36-24-5
61
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Printed out DBPR Form 5030-104. The owner posted Form in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The owner removed dishes from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed out Time Public Health Control Paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
52
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Spicez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Spicez on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Spicez?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Spicez.
How does Island Spicez compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Island Spicez most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Island Spicez's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Spicez have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Spicez 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 Island Spicez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Spicez is inspected around two times per year on average.
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