Potts Sports Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Potts Sports Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Potts Sports Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back parts of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets middle cook line cooler torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees middle of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cook line coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting over triple sink in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outdoors mop sink not connected to any drain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Outdoors mop sink still not connected to any drain, operator unable to confirm if a mop sink was added or where dirty mop water is disposed after cleaning. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature in triple sink, no running water. Operator turned on cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Raw ground beef thawing in trip,e sink at ambient temperature, no running water. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
82
Feb 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon over ready-to-eat blue cheese dressing, tomato sauce. Operator placed on lower shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishwashing machine with chlorine 50ppm, temperature is 112F. **Warning**
16-53-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 outside near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting over triple sink in back kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in middle of bar, to right of triple sink. Operator wrote and placed temporary sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outdoors mop sink not connected to any drain. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back right dry storage, boxes paper towels, portion cups, to go boxes on floor. Operator began mining off of floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler for only beer kegs, left side bar. Reach-in cooler kitchen middle across from grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature in triple sink, no running water. Operator turned on cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holsters, all three at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-17-4
45
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chili 10/19/2024, cooked tuna 10/18/2024, housemade blue cheese dressing 10/20/2024, housemade queso 10/17/2024, today is 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chili 10/19/2024, cooked tuna 10/18/2024, housemade blue cheese dressing 10/20/2024, housemade queso 10/17/2024, today is 10/29/2024. **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three in outdoors fenced in area by ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in back separate dry storage room - boxes cups and napkins on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler far left side bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste lines in disrepair or missing at bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
52
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw ground beef the open a reach in cooler door without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken ready for service chicken (145F - Cooking). The operator placed the chicken back on the grill to (177F - cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed housemade blue cheese dressing date marked 4/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed chicken in the walk in cooler date marked with the time frozen.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce prepared on site with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in and the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the packaged mahi. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in the women's restrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open employee beverages stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee bag of candy stored on the cook line. The operator properly stored the personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored hanging from a rack near packaged foods kin the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups and to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Observed standing water in the keg cooler behind the bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
30
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing and prep areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn floors in back prep area, main bar, cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
86
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm. Also Triple Sink Bar (Quaternary 100ppm), spoke with operator about using test strips to verify sanitizer strength, operator spoke with staff. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back of kitchen, 15 above and below dishwasher. 10 on dry storage rack over slicer. 5 on Bibb in box stoa area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler observed raw beef and raw ground beef in same container. Operator separated foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli turkey, ham, salami, no date mark in walk-in cooler, per operator for 2-3 days. Operator labeled the meats.
02C-03-5
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Operator had one employee fill out form at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under computer screen at near end bar area, one under triple sink bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing and prep areas.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dishwashing machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Worn floors in back prep area, main bar, cook line.
36-10-4
39
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked beef held more then 24hours not date marked. Operator date marked cooked food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in coleslaw container in reach in cooler. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for women employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance around walk in cooler door and wall.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container over taco meat container. Operator removed raw chicken container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker in mop sink area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed taco meat held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked the taco meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in coleslaw container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for women employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal radio over clean plates in drying station near dishwashing machine. Employee removed radio. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance around walk in cooler door and wall.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Also rusted shelves for dry storage shelves near dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potts Sports Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potts Sports Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potts Sports Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Potts Sports Cafe.
How does Potts Sports Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Potts Sports Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Potts Sports Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Potts Sports Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Potts Sports Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Potts Sports Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potts Sports Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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