Taberna Ole
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Taberna Ole has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taberna Ole was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Taberna Ole trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked turkey. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; potatoes container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container. Operator moved food container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage. Operator moved oil container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator moved tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked onion (66F - Cold Holding); butter (68F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed at cook line for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that present food employee is informed of her responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator placed date marked on cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged one pound of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. In Walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked mushroom. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired ; Rafael A Gil Coya Iglesias 04/25/2017. No any other manager certification available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged one pound of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bar. Operator discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread is wrapped in trash bags. Discussed with operator that it needs to be stored in food grade containers.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemons in hand sink. Operator removed and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women's restroom do not have self closing doors. Repeat 11/02/2022 **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages on top shelf in refrigerator mixed in with customer food. Operator moved to bottom shelf and designated an area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. Operator is in the process of changing out ceiling tiles. Repeat 11/02/2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (73 F - Cold Holding on counter in front of cooks line. Per operator item has been out for two hours and he discards in a total of 4 hours. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control Policy. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Garlic and oil still on counter. Reviewed time as a public health control with operator. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Dishmachine and triple sink use chlorine sanitizer operator has only ph test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Operator ordered new chemical test kit. **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on carpaccio and salmon melt on main menu not identified as raw, per operator served raw. On Tapas menu, smoked salmon on carpaccio not identified as raw, per operator served raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: time extended 60 days from initial inspection to allow operator time to adjust menus. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Operator is ordering self closing items to fix **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on cooks line and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Some areas clean. Cooking area still soiled **Time Extended**
36-73-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taberna Ole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taberna Ole on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taberna Ole?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taberna Ole.
How does Taberna Ole compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Taberna Ole most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Taberna Ole's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taberna Ole have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taberna Ole 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 Taberna Ole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taberna Ole is inspected around three times per year on average.
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