Martis Family Dining
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Martis Family Dining 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificates partially filled out missing date of training. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with sliced tomatoes. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on hand wash sink at cook line. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand wash sink at cook line. Operator discarded roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes sitting on floor in front of dry storage door. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall around hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of raw beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed raw beef in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags of French fries in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator switched raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 48F cold hold, marinated mushrooms 49F cold hold, corned beef hash 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator in having paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line. Educated operator on defrosting reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water underneath outside mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable n women's bathroom. Observed paint peeling on wall behind toilet in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
43
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line. Educated operator on defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in women's bathroom. Observed paint peeling on wall behind toilet in women's restroom.
36-30-4
58
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over packaged French fries. Educated operator on proper separation of raw shell eggs. Operator removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in outside mop sink. Educated operator on importance of having proper drainage. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
55
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes in reach in cooler at cook line. Employee switched raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
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
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For over easy eggs on menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Dry storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in outside mop sink.
29-20-5
52
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martis Family Dining last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martis Family Dining on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martis Family Dining?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Martis Family Dining.
How does Martis Family Dining compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Martis Family Dining most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Martis Family Dining's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Martis Family Dining have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Martis Family Dining 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 Martis Family Dining inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martis Family Dining is inspected around three times per year on average.
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