Rj's
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Rj's has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Open dumpster lid” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 89, so Rj's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat chili date marked 03/21 and exceeds 7 days after opening in reach in cooler other side of cook line. Operator discarded chili. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers in room across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler no shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw ground beef over butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling fan blades by dishwasher area with buildup of dust.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of whole onions stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over sliced ready to eat deli ham in reach in cooler. Operator moved ham above raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and broken gaskets in reach in freezer in room behind ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee beverage in reach in freezer at end of cook's line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Operator has receipt from order of item. Waiting for item to arrive. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
32-06-4
86
May 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Operator has receipt from order of item. Waiting for item to arrive. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Operator states unit was serviced in the morn, but, test strips do not verify proper sanitizing temperature at 160F or higher. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Operator is waiting on one additional part for machine to be fixed. Replaced several parts in booster already. Three compartment sink is set up and in use at the moment. **Time Extended**
16-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
32-06-4
78
May 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Operator states unit was serviced in the morn, but, test strips do not verify proper sanitizing temperature at 160F or higher. **Time Extended**
16-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
32-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
67
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink was below the fill line. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in freezer in locked storage area back of building door was left open overnight Cooked meatballs (67F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (57F - Cold Holding); Hash browns (47F - Cold Holding) .**Warning** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in freezer in locked storage area back of building door was left open overnight Cooked meatballs (67F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (57F - Cold Holding); Hash browns (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bartender using hand washing sink as dump sink. Discussed not using hand washing sink for that purpose. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared coleslaw made yesterday per the manager in walk-in cooler no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand washing sink by cook's line not dispensing soap. Operator stated you can manually press button under electric dispenser to get soap. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. **Warning**
32-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed reach in freezer door left ajar overnight in back storage area, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-05-5
27
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over produce red potatoes in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
61
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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
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
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed white standup reach in cooler with rust pitted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing above cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of chemical crack sealant on stainless steel table behind toaster in pass through.
41-10-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed door gasket missing for walk-in cooler door.
14-36-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing for fluorescent bulbs on cooks line.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected in plastic container by bar. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink not stored to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rj's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rj's on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rj's?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rj's.
How does Rj's compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Rj's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Rj's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rj's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rj's 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 Rj's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rj's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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