Mccarters BBQ

2675 Mlk Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

American

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Mccarters BBQ appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Mccarters BBQ is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 16, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated operator on proper hand washing practices with hot and cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-19-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed @ 3-5 flies inside tent area.

35A-02-6

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink. Operator stated he is process of repairing hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-18-4

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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-23-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on table. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

36-30-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mccarters BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mccarters BBQ on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mccarters BBQ compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Mccarters BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Mccarters BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mccarters BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mccarters BBQ 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 Mccarters BBQ inspected?

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

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