How many health inspections has JONESEZ had?

JONESEZ has had 15 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JONESEZ ever been shut down?

No, JONESEZ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JONESEZ?

The most frequently cited violations at JONESEZ are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sanitizing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

JONESEZ

3802 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JONESEZ BBQ INC · License: SEA4607133

JONESEZ in Fort Myers, FL has 15 inspections on record with 59 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

15Inspections

59Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 30, 2024

Inspection History (15)

May 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 1, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 28, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

JONESEZ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JONESEZ had?: JONESEZ has had 15 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JONESEZ ever been shut down?: No, JONESEZ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JONESEZ?: The most frequently cited violations at JONESEZ are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sanitizing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: May 30, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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