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Tap 42 Fort Myers

13499 S Cleveland Ave #221, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Tap 42 Fort Myers has six inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Tap 42 Fort Myers trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw eggs stored over mozzarella cheese. Operator removed raw eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with clean dish rack. Operator move dish rack to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty napkin and plastic bottle. Operator removed all items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near dish-machine. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with cook rice at cook line. Operator removed the scoop.
10-08-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust near cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair under handwashing sink at top bar. Operator fixed pluming at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service food containers improperly stored at floor near dry storage. Operator removed the food containers to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line. Operator removed the sanitizing solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt pepper container not labeled near cook line. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Black bean, mandarin, artichoke hearts cans dented. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Kitchen and bar dishmachine chlorine 00ppm, sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator stopped using both dish-machines for sanitizing, started setting up triple sink until dish-machines are repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kit stored over prep area. Operator removed first aid kit to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
61
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw tuna stored over cooked shrimp. Operator removed cooked shrimp to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense chocolate crumbles at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with cooked rice at cook line. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
52
May 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tap 42 Fort Myers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tap 42 Fort Myers on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tap 42 Fort Myers?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tap 42 Fort Myers.

How does Tap 42 Fort Myers compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Tap 42 Fort Myers most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Tap 42 Fort Myers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tap 42 Fort Myers have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tap 42 Fort Myers 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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