The Eatery by Ryan
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, The Eatery by Ryan has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting The Eatery by Ryan on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server delivering dirt dishes to dishwash area and not wash hands before serving customer food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen Philly steak stored over frozen hash browns. Operator placed Philly steak on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwashing sink in men's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Educated operator on fixing dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on the importance of wearing hair restraints when working with food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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 cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in hallway near restrooms.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment and hood filters. Educated operator on importance of cleaning buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Observed box of single service dinner plates stored in floor in hallway near restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind oatmeal hot holding unit and toaster. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 45F cold hold, potato salad 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put lids on time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of gray-like substance on dish racks.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at beverage/wait station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind oatmeal hot holding unit and toaster. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of top microwave oven.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink at cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around mop sink and ice machine near back kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind oatmeal hot holding unit and toaster.
36-27-5
64
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened raw frozen Philly steak stored over packages of frozen potatoes in front reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator properly placed raw on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near clean utensils and clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee not changing gloves and wash hands after picking item from floor and then working food. Educated operator. Operator washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Violation being addressed on inspection conducted on 01/09/25 with follow-up inspection due on 03/11/25. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wear hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg crate reused for draining bacon. Educated operator on not reusing egg crates. Operator removed egg crate.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
41
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened raw frozen Philly steak stored over packages of frozen potatoes in front reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near clean utensils. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg crate reused for draining potatoes. **Warning**
25-32-4
37
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
47
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Ryan Morrow in 06/15/22. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dishwash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Eatery by Ryan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Eatery by Ryan on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Eatery by Ryan?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Eatery by Ryan.
How does The Eatery by Ryan compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Eatery by Ryan most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has The Eatery by Ryan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Eatery by Ryan have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Eatery by Ryan 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.
How often is The Eatery by Ryan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Eatery by Ryan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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