Starz Bar & Grill

8750 Gladiolus Dr #1-3, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604658

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 93 of 100

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

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)
-7
Safety score93

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct52026

Routine inspection

4 violations found

First visitOct 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:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. and called technician. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Observed can opener blade rusting.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine.
  Repeat violation
- 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.
  Observed breath mints stored by clean dishes. Operator removed breath mints.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul12026B80Routine inspection11 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 1, 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.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of olives dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of burn medicine improperly stored by clean dishes.
  Operator removed medicine.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
  Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  Observed container of frozen precooked meat sauce not date marked.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
  Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense minced garlic in walk in cooler.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at kitchen exit.
  Observed water damage on wall behind men's urinal in men's restroom.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above cook line.
  Educated operator on cleaning vents.
  Repeat violation
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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.