Kitchen Social

14261 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Other

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Kitchen Social has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Kitchen Social was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Kitchen Social squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved chlorine sanitizer in use in set up triple sink. Spoke with operator regarding importance of using only approved sanitizer for ware washing. Operator has approved quaternary sanitizer and emptied sink of unapproved sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In cabinets and on counter in left side of kitchen, observed whisks, spoons, and spatulas stored with food-contact surface facing up.

24-18-4

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall white reach-in cooler toward front of dining area, observed raw cold smoked salmon in packaged stored in same container as ready-to-eat butter and cream cheese. Spoke with operator regarding raw ready-to-eat foods and proper food storage. Operator moved salmon to lower shelf for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw ready-to-eat animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored with cooker ready-to-eat beets in extra large white rice to right of entrance from front door. Operator properly separated the foods. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by triple sink blocked with rolling equipment rack. Operator removed the rack. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in only unisex bathroom.

32-12-5

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food and other meats in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in freezer closest to entrance to dining room with raw chicken over bread and raw beef, no longer commercially packaged. Reach-in cooler closest to door raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat strawberries. Operator rearranged both units for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cutting onions for salad with bare hand contact of foods. Discussed necessity of gloves to handle ready-to-eat foods with hands, operator donned gloves before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. Repeat 3/10/2023. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 7 bottles containing toxic substance not labeled by mop sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cleaning equipment storage by office.

36-73-4

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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.

11-27-4

11-26-1

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kitchen Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kitchen Social on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kitchen Social?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kitchen Social.

How does Kitchen Social compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Kitchen Social most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Kitchen Social's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kitchen Social have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kitchen Social 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 Kitchen Social inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kitchen Social is inspected around two times per year on average.

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