Southern Grill

16554 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2024

Score

High Risk

Southern Grill has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Southern Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 20, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Southern Grill's latest score of 45 falls below the North Fort Myers average of 89. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hotdogs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator is moving the hotdogs above raw hamburgers. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals on prep table with plates and container of oranges. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed very low water pressure at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.

27-19-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in frozen.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The operator placed the sanitizer bucket on bottom of microwave table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 26, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at end of cook's line by hand washing sink.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in prep kitchen. Operator cleaned bin and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator printed DBPR Form HR 5030-081 and hung sign at host stand and by doors into dining room. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven in prep kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in clean baskets by dishwasher.

24-18-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on top of coffee machine in server side station. Operator covered filters during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk-in freezer. Operator stated maintenance is working on issue. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at inside bar. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over salad station with accumulation of dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from prep table in main kitchen.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers. Operator has staff removing old labels. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Grill on file is from Mar 20, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Grill.

How does Southern Grill compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Southern Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.

Has Southern Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Grill 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 Southern Grill 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.

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