The Cove
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4603396
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 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
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink blocked by broom. Operator removed broom.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed tongs stored inside handwash sink. Operator removed tongs.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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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.