Jax Diner
1870 Tamiami Trail N, Fort Myers, FL 33903 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606672
What drove the grade
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 26, 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 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
- First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observed employee wearing gloves, crack shell eggs, plate ready to eat toast without changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves usage with employee and Operator.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee peeling potatoes while wearing bracelet on cook line. Employee removed bracelet.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in jar of brown sugar at front counter. Operator removed scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed 3 door reach in cooler door fall off on unit closest to rear exit. Observed broken gaskets hanging on inside of reach in cooler across from flat top.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside commercial ice bin.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed coffee filters with coffee grounds uncovered on counter of server station. Operator covered item.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Observed mop sink removed from designated area on original floor plan in OnBase. Operator states an electrician told them it couldn't be located there and needed to be removed.
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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.