Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

4017 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Overview

Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers has accumulated 293 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.5 per visit. The restaurant's most recent inspection on January 29, 2026, triggered an emergency order after inspectors found 16 violations including four high-priority deficiencies. The facility was immediately brought back into compliance during a callback inspection. Proper ventilation, hand-washing procedures, and food contact surface sanitation have been the facility's most persistent compliance issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
311Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 10.7 violations / inspection 10.7 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

Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2026007332 $400.00 Jan 28, 2026 Fort Lauderdale

Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near kitchen exit door. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 4 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— 4 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 4 inspections33 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers last inspected?
Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers had?
Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers find?
Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers been fined?
Fortune Cookie in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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