Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid butter 131F. Operator reheated to 166F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bread at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the raw food item to a different location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Operator provided the chlorine test strips by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling/preparing food at prep area with no hair restraint. Operator placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink near dish machine does not have enough water pressure going to hot water to properly wash hands. There is another working handwash sink near dish machine area, and a tech is on site repairing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dish machine 3 times 145F, 150F, 155F. The operator contacted Ecolab and was hooked up to sanitizer to correct, temp 161, chlorine 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled stored near dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water 67F on front line, the operator removed the utensil and water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior top of dish machine.
16-21-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling vent near walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth in direct contact with poached eggs.
21-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler on cook line.
14-69-4
86
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line: butter (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding). Operator called for repair service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed large dishwasher machine at: Dishwasher (Temperature 151F); operator is to discontinue use until proper sanitation can be achieved. Small dishwasher machine is at Dishwasher (Temperature 174F), and may continue to be used. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine in Chips storage room. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
70
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
22-02-4
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. HACCP plan has been submitted. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filter in container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 is using reduced oxygen packaging for chicken wings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Operator sent in Haccp Plan to DHR.Specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com and it has been received. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs at 74F 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 is using reduced oxygen packaging for chicken wings. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine in CHIPS bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons on line in standing water at 80F. Operator moved items to dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
64
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Establishment is using vacuum packing / reduced oxygen packaging for food with no approved haccp plan or variance.
03G-50-1
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in dry storage room as not smooth or easily cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator directed employee to begin moving items. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips.
How does Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips 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 Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luminary Hotel - Ella Mae's Diner - Chips is inspected around four times per year on average.
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