Key Lime Bistro #1097

11000 Terminal Access Rd D.06, Fort Myers, FL 33913

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Key Lime Bistro #1097 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Apr 8, 2026

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen areas around dishwashing machine - 10 by mop sink, 20 on dry storage racks and cardboard boxes, 15 on mechanical equipment by lockers, 15 on Bibb in box soda storage, 15 above dish machine around dirty dishes. In bar, 15 on back wall and beams by pass through window, in corner back left 20 on dirty rags on floor in box. **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over liquid pasteurized eggs, unwashed portobello mushrooms, red peppers. **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker. **Warning**

29-42-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans red peppers heavily dented in back dry storage area. **Warning**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bin in front of handwash sink prep part of kitchen. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in front service station. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in drink service station. **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 on cook line. Also pair of tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**

10-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered in drink service station front of house. **Warning**

25-05-4

Dec 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing form microwave on cooks line.

14-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust and grease accumulated on fan over cook line. Dust on vent cover in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator filled three compartment sink to sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank unsecured by walk in cooler.

51-11-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment unit in kitchen line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Key Lime Bistro #1097 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Key Lime Bistro #1097 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Key Lime Bistro #1097?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Key Lime Bistro #1097.

How does Key Lime Bistro #1097 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Key Lime Bistro #1097 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Key Lime Bistro #1097's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Key Lime Bistro #1097 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Key Lime Bistro #1097 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 Key Lime Bistro #1097 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Key Lime Bistro #1097 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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