Key Lime Bistro #1097
11000 Terminal Access Rd D.06, Fort Myers, FL 33913 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605758
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee place raw ground beef on grill change gloves, no handwash. Spoke with employee, employee properly washed hands before donning new gloves.
Fixed on the spot
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
In bar area, observed employee load dirty dishes into dishwashing machine then put away clean dishes, no handwashing step. Spoke with employee, employee properly washed hands before continuing work.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
All handwash supplies removed from drink service station by seating area - no handwash sign, no soap, no paper towels, strainer added and used as dump sink. Operator fully stocked sink and removed strainer to restore use as a stocked handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Portion cups no handle in spices next to cook line. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee backpacks over food and clean dishware by back storage racks. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by entrance to kitchen.
Operator secured.
Fixed on the spot
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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.