Markos Diner

16305 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

American

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Markos Diner, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Markos Diner's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with pasta. Operator replaced cloth with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Observed light not working in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of having light in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

38-01-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over ready to eat grapes. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting out at room temperature at cook line.

03A-03-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Technician onsite servicing dishmachine. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-55-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense feta cheese.

14-01-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened container of raw liver stored over ready to eat pasta. Operator switched containers to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Markos Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Markos Diner on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Markos Diner compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Markos Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Markos Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Markos Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Markos Diner 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 Markos Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Markos Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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