P.F. Chang's China Bistro

10081 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605943

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 13, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Jul 13 follow-up · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 8 complaint inspection
    3 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 13 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -12
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 8, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Operator has begun cleanin.

      More time given

    Reporting only1

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 8, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    6 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      In reach-in cooler by wine room, raw seared tuna over ready-to-eat vegetable spring rolls. Operator rearranged for proper storage.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.

      Used to line seared tuna. Operator replaced with food grade parchment.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Approximately 20 on dry storage racks back prep line, 4 around wine storage back of kitchen. 3 by large ice machine front of kitchen.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic3

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Top of cook line pass through window, screens and cords with heavy dust

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Heavy dust on front line vents near to office.

    Reporting only1

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.

      For reporting purposes only. By back door of kitchen.

    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

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Fire extinguishing equipment2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1