Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No working measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer would not turn on at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cabina, Elena, Maylim expired approximately two weeks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside kitchen dust on vents, surrounding ceiling tiles and walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, heat treated soy milk opened (55F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, heat treated soy milk opened (55F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to coffee filters, single use gloves under coffee machine. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cabina, Elena, Maylim expired approximately two weeks. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No working measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer would not turn on at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside kitchen dust on vents, surrounding ceiling tiles and walls. **Warning**
36-34-5
50
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes then switch to handling clean dishes, no handwash step, no glove change. Spoke with operator regarding importance of handwashing, operator properly washed hands before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelf by ice machine. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
74
Sep 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler:; liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (44F - Cold Holding); heat treated opened soy milk (44F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator, when foods were restocked from walk-in cooler. Operator turned down cooling unit temperature and moved all foods into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer - boxes bacon and pastry, bags ice under shelving.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Back kitchen coffee station, coffee filters uncovered.
25-05-4
70
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patty (126 F - Hot Holding); egg sandwich (121 F - Hot Holding) per operator food has been out for 20 minutes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Discussed proper reheating, hot holding and Time As Public Health Control. Repeat from 11-14-2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Operator had employees sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
67
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 75F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw shelled eggs over yogurt. Operator removed and rearranged. Eggs below yogurt. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patty 2 hours (100F - Hot Holding); cooked home fries 2 hours per operator(100F - Hot Holding). Educated operator on time as a public health control and emailed forms.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed 1 of 2 with certification expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth in kitchen counter.
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center.
How does Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center 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 Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center is inspected around two times per year on average.
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