World Famous Buckingham Bar

5641 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, World Famous Buckingham Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

World Famous Buckingham Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance in ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee bathroom behind kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed woman's restroom door self closer is broken.

32-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on wire shelf next to the three compartment sink. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was World Famous Buckingham Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at World Famous Buckingham Bar on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at World Famous Buckingham Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at World Famous Buckingham Bar.

How does World Famous Buckingham Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

World Famous Buckingham Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has World Famous Buckingham Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at World Famous Buckingham Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at World Famous Buckingham Bar 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 World Famous Buckingham Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, World Famous Buckingham Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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