Sweet Melissa's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sweet Melissa's Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with raw beef, raw chicken, and raw fish with no approved HACCP Plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Raw waygu beef not removed from reduced oxygen packaging within 48 hrs. Operator removed beef from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Note: uses reduced oxygen packaging for marinating less than 48 hours. Waygu beef. Educated operator on placing label on packaging and to open before 48 hours has expired. Operator removed beef from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator fixed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on table next to blender. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
64
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored ice bin. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with octopus.
21-05-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Operator placed coffee filters in container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Note: uses reduced oxygen packaging for marinating less than 48 hours. Operator placed label on packaging and to open before 48 hours has expired. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-53-1
70
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator competed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on wiping cloth at food prep area. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Mar 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate mousse 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in upright reach in cooler in corner of kitchen. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used to rinse mats.
31A-11-4
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Caramelized onions 46F cold hold, precooked shrimp 46F cold hold, tomato sauce 50F cold hold less, chopped tomatoes 45F cold hold than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in coolers and double panned with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef Carpaccio on menu not designated with consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in flatbread station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory not posted on lunch menu. Provided operator with copy of consumer advisory to be posted. Operator posted before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area.
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in flatbread station.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
33
Jul 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Melissa's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Melissa's Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Melissa's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Melissa's Restaurant.
How does Sweet Melissa's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Sweet Melissa's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Sweet Melissa's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Melissa's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweet Melissa's 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 Sweet Melissa's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Melissa's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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