Market Place Grill

4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Market Place Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Market Place Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws stored on floor at back storage. Operator removed the box to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Notified property manager.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat precooked bacon in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved to under ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed cook employed over 60 days couldn't provide proof of Food Handler training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of whole potatoes and an open bag of limes stored on floor of kitchen area. Operator moved items to shelf off of floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Sep 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Market Place Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Market Place Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Market Place Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Market Place Grill.

How does Market Place Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Market Place Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Market Place Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Market Place Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Market Place Grill 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 Market Place Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Market Place Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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