The Standard
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Standard, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water line going into the wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the water line from the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers inside the basin of bar handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty soap container at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed soap in the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the beer Reach in Cooler at bar.
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bread crumbs in container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable.
14-11-5
45
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over mixed vegetables in the reach in freezer. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Blue cheese marked 10/24; Beef gravy and chicken gravy marked 10/31; and Corned beef/pastrami mix marked 11/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Blue cheese marked 10/24; Beef gravy and chicken gravy marked 10/31; and Corned beef/pastrami mix marked 11/3 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, multiple dishes in handwash sink at server wait station. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near reach in freezer.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not above product in container of sugar and container of breadcrumbs.
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of oil on floor in dry storage area. Observed container of marinara on floor of walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near kitchen entrance.
51-11-4
47
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer unit under wall mounted dicer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in keg reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine and reach in freezer unit.
36-24-5
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato dicer as soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on middle roll top reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tile near grill on cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
22-20-5
78
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
90
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 dish machine at 0ppm. Operator began setting up 3 compartment sink for sanitization until dish machine is functioning properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink near mop sink blocking access. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on counter in room with small ice machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in corn meal near pizza oven. **Warning**
14-01-5
45
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 17 small flying insects in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler dated more than 7 days: Diced onions; Flank Steak Marinade; French Toast Batter; Chili; Bolonaise; Carmelized onions; coleslaw dressing; and lemon aioli. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over ready to eat items in reach in freezer by large ice machine. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato dicer as soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to locate employee training certificates at the time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area and in hand was station by small ice machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers by large dish machine as unlabeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line as soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of large ice machine as soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles as soiled on cook line and in service area by small ice machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler above food served to customers. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching food in bulk container by large ice machine. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions that have not been washed prior to preparation. Operator washed onions before continuing prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Standard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Standard on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Standard?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Standard.
How does The Standard compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Standard most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has The Standard's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Standard have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Standard 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 Standard inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Standard is inspected around three times per year on average.
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