Busters Sports Tavern & Family Eatery

16681 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604043

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 68 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 2, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic
-29
Extension granted on Oct 2
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct12026

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 2, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  Observed one 6lb can of artichoke hearts dented. See stop sale. Operator discarded can.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  Observed 10 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelving in dry storage room. Operator started cleaning.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  Observed employee washing hands at food prep sink.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed handwash sink at cook line blocked by hose.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed strainer stored inside handwash sink at bar. Educated operator on handwash sink only.
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  Observed 4 packages of raw fish with instructions to remove from packaging thawed inside packaging. See stop sale. Operator discarded fish.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Operator removed knife.
  Fixed on the spot
  In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Operator removed tongs.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Beverage/wait station.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated dust on pizza oven hood.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed ice buckets stored on floor at bar.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of walk in freezer door.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.