Reds Bones
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Reds Bones stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Reds Bones' 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved cooked chicken to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar and cook line. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not label at cook line. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
33-29-4
61
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); roasted beef (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw fish (59F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); roasted beef (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at women and men bathrooms. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator oysters consumer advisory and operator posted it at the dinning room entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water case stored on floor near by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked beef in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator moved cooked above raw. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employees bathroom. Operator refilled towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at outside bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen across from fryer.
29-49-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
50
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags stored out of order in zip llc bag on end of cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet shut off at hand washing sink in men's bathroom by inside bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no doors on entry to men and women's bathrooms by inside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
70
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags stored out of order in zip llc bag on end of cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink for employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid unlabeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet shut off at hand washing sink in men's bathroom by inside bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no doors on entry to men and women's bathrooms by inside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in men and women bathrooms by inside bar. Observed employee leaving women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook's line. Employee separated items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cole slaw in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook's line Milk (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Pasteurized liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Operator items stored over night in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Milk (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Pasteurized liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook's line overnight per Operator. Items discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 17-20 rodent droppings inside wood cabinet in the inside bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cooked ribs in reach in cooler on cook's line date marked 06/29/2024. Operator stated that was the correct date item was placed in refrigeration. Operator discarded item. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags stored out of order in zip llc bag on end of cook's line. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook's line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink for employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid unlabeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet shut off at hand washing sink in men's bathroom by inside bar. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no doors on entry to men and women's bathrooms by inside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in men and women bathrooms by inside bar. Observed employee leaving women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
20
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
35
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on running water over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal trays wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
64
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor outside of bathrooms in hallway.
36-64-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle below waist level.
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
55
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner on shelf above cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in dry storage area across from kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed three compartment sink leaking water onto floor in kitchen area from drain pipe. Operator contacted maintenance for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reds Bones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reds Bones on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reds Bones?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Reds Bones.
How does Reds Bones compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Reds Bones most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Reds Bones' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reds Bones have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Reds Bones 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 Reds Bones inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reds Bones is inspected around three times per year on average.
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