Bjs Restaurant & Brewhouse 565
9960 University Plaza Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606701
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic (2 repeats)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 5 #10 cans chocolate sauce heavily dented on dry storage racks.
Basic3
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting by dishwashing area.
Operator began separating to air dry.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
On front line, dust and other accumulation.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Hood over dishwashing machine rusted heavily.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A97Complaint inspection3 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Ice cream in front line reach-in freezer uncovered. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to dishwashing area, with labels still on clean dishware.
Spoke with operator regarding proper sanitation and air dry procedures.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Rust on hood system above dishwasher heavily rusted leading to rust/debris on dishwashing machine .
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.