Hooters Restaurant
4411 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4602671
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 complaint inspection4 basic (1 repeat)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitNov 5, 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
Basic4
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic containers wet nesting near ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Observed standing water in ware washing area and in walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed concrete spots in kitchen and at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall partitions around cook line soiled.
Earlier inspections 1
A91Routine inspection5 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster at outside bar.
More time given
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed 1 #10 can of marinara dented at the seam. The manager segregated the item for return.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
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.
Basic3
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic containers wet nesting near ware washing area.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster at outside bar.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed one dead roach near the office, the operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
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.