The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 89, so The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10-12 droppings on top of dishwasher, 12-15 droppings under counter on cook's line, 8-10 droppings in a box under prep table, 15-20 droppings on staircase heading to lower level, 6-10 droppings in dry storage lower level, 2-5 droppings inside men's bathroom by lockers. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks behind main bar, server station and end of cook's line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sinks at main bar, server station, hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator provided soap for hand washing sink by dishwasher. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in server station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in cooler and bottom of reach in coolers on cook's line with buildup of food and debris in gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in stand up reach in cooler on end of cook's line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust and food on walls in prep area and dry storage on upper level. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside ice bin in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and black staining on cook's line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed flooring walk in freezer with buildup of dried blood under shelves, buildup of old food debris under shelves in walk in cooler both on lower level. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor solid under counters on cook's line. **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to soda fountain in server station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomatoes in standup reach in cooler at end of cook's line prepped yesterday with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged behind make table at end of cook's line.
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights no shield over cook's line.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator stated will call call Waste Pro to rectify. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware in baskets across from cook's line with food contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler make table on salad station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
45
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator cannot locate training for Jeff Clark. Only other food handler hired less than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at make table by salad station and standup reach in cooler at end of cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef gravy (115F - Hot Holding); Beef chili (126F - Hot Holding); Wild rice and turkey soup (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Operator stated it was in steam table for an hour. Operator reheating items on stove during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10-15 rodent droppings on top of white standup reach in cooler by salad station, 5-10 droppings on stainless prep table behind microwave and equipment, 10-15 droppings on floor around ice machine and make table, 10-12 droppings on top of bulk flour bins, 16-20 droppings on utility cart in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator cannot locate training for Jeff Clark. Only other food handler hired less than 60 days ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at make table by salad station and standup reach in cooler at end of cook's line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator updated business license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting inside mop sink not hung in a manner to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on wall and broiler oven where hood filters are missing.
23-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a few hood filters missing above broiler oven on cook's line.
14-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage on wall behind reach in cooler at end of cook's line.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin next to salad station in kitchen area.
22-20-5
67
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed screws inside bin with rust on plastic bin surface.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in server station area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents over dishwasher area, salad prep area, and over dry storage shelves holding bottles of vinegar in hallway behind cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack in hall behind cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on lids for bulk Panko and flour bins.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler by salad station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast thawing under standing water. Operator moved to reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade in back of kitchen soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by dishwasher with buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on wire rack next to three compartment sink sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to white standup reach in cooler by salad station with buildup of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at salad station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.
42-01-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over dishwasher with dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed Pizza peel stored between Pizza oven and oven between uses. Operator removed from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs by hand washing sinks in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum to go containers not inverted by server station. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar unlabeled on prep table next to the salad reach in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade on expo line with food buildup on blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on server station.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacles not covered in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle to oven doors. Oper moved tongs to dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs by main bar hand washing sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum to go containers not inverted by server's station. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs.
How does The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs 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 The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Standard Restaurant at Sabal Springs is inspected around four times per year on average.
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