Ember Steak House in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

7091 College Pkwy #9, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Overview

Ember Steak House in Fort Myers has accumulated 171 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 55% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including hand washing failures cited in at least 5 inspections between March 2023 and October 2025, employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 3 inspections. Fire safety issues were documented in 2021 and 2022, including portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone and exposed electrical wiring at junction boxes. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 identified 15 violations including high-priority hand washing and food contact surface failures, resulting in no further action disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
171Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ember Steak House in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Ember Steak House in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring at junction box above 8 burner range. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Exposed wiring at junction box above 8 burner range still present **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring at junction box above 8 burner range.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher across from dish washer.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable fryer utilized at the sushi bar resulting in grease build up on walls around fryer.

Ember Steak House in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 5 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Ember Steak House in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ember Steak House in Fort Myers last inspected?
Ember Steak House in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ember Steak House in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Ember Steak House in Fort Myers are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Ember Steak House in Fort Myers had?
Ember Steak House in Fort Myers has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ember Steak House in Fort Myers find?
Ember Steak House in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ember Steak House in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Ember Steak House in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Ember Steak House in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ember Steak House in Fort Myers has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Ember Steak House in Fort Myers operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ember Korean Steakhouse (2020-2022).

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