Stamatis Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Stamatis Family Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Stamatis Family Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical North Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 shell eggs cracked in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Operator refilled towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on shelf with pasta and bread. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade meatloaf in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets in standup reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
64
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed con opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade. Operator put in dishwasher area to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool blocking hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle of oven. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
70
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen area. The operator removed the 2 cracked eggs from egg carton. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink beside coffee maker being used as a dump sink. Educated operator on only using hand washing sink for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach-in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
61
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs, cut a ready to eat croissant and pick up a clean plate to plate food in kitchen area. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand washing sink kitchen area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser was empty in men's bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keychain on shelf above prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on door of standup reach in cooler in server station.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle missing on hand washing sink in kitchen area.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor of dry storage area.
08B-38-4
67
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stamatis Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stamatis Family Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stamatis Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stamatis Family Restaurant.
How does Stamatis Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Stamatis Family Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Stamatis Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stamatis Family Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stamatis Family Restaurant 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 Stamatis Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stamatis Family Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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