Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

4126 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers has a focused compliance history centered on handwashing infrastructure. Two stop-use orders issued in February 2024 required that improperly supplied handwashing sinks near ice machines be repaired or replaced; both were subsequently corrected and released. A re-inspection on February 7, 2024 documented 20 violations, but a follow-up check-back inspection on February 21, 2024 confirmed all citations had been resolved and the facility met inspection requirements. A focused inspection conducted on February 23, 2026 verified continued compliance with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
20Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The inspection that is the subject of this report is a focused inspection by the Department to determine the Food Establishment's compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER25-6. A copy of Emergency Rule 5KER25-6 was provided. Other products that were not evaluated during this inspection may be violative and cited at a later date. Products not cited or included in this report should not be assumed to comply with the Florida law. It is the responsibility of every Food Establishment to ensure its products are compliant.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to FoodSafety@FDACS. gov Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements, Hand sink installed near ice machines. This inspection was conducted to verify citations noted on previous inspection have been corrected.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: Hoshizaki

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible.

Lot: Serial: # Of Pkgs: 1 Size Of Pkg Total Weight: N/A

Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Re-Inspection Required· 20 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to FoodSafety@FDACS. gov. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf
OUTSIDE: No hand sink provided near ice machine inside storage shed. Citation Description: Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf Observation: RETAIL: Raw shell eggs in cartons in retail display refrigerator without label (cos) raw shell eggs removed from retail display. Tortilla shells in multiple coolers in front of hot case for consumer self service without listed ingredients (cos) Ingredients list provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

211 Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d) F.A.C.
RETAIL: Packaged ice in freezer at retail display without proper labeling (cos) Ice labeled A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
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3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
FOOD SERVICE: Plastic bottle with liquid food ingredient on condiment shelf below rice cookers without label (cos) product labeled. PRODUCE COOLER: Sesame seeds stored in snack size ziplok bags without label (cos) product labeled.
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2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
FOOD SERVICE: Employee not wearing a hair restraint and employee not wearing a beard guard
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4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
RETAIL: Frost build up inside novelty ice cream freezers. Anitial if all stated observations have been corrected: Citation Description: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114 Observation: OUTSIDE: Drain plug missing on dumpster.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER — Brand: Hoshizaki

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5k-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or FoodSafety@FDACS. gov. FDACS-14325 Rev. 05/22 Print Date: 2/7/2024 Page 6 of 8 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center Division of Food Safety 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650 FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT Florida Statues. Chapler 500.172, 500.174 (650) 245.5520 WILTON SIMPSON COMMISSIONER, Visit #: 99997182244158 Food Entity #: 335357 Food Entity Name: PALM BEACH SHELL Date Of Visit: February 07, 2024 Inspected By: JOHN WEAVER Food Entity Location Address: 4126 Palm Beach Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33916-3411 Food Entity Mailing Address: 4126 Palm Beach Bivd Fort Myers, FL 33916-3411 Food Entity Type/Description: 124/Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Food Entity Owner: FRIENDLY MARKET INC SUPPLEMENTAL KEY #:

Lot: Serial: # Of Pkgs: 1 Size Of Pkg: Total Weight: N/A

Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Hoshizaki / Serial: # Of Pkgs: 1 Size Of Pkg Total Weight: N/A FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …
STOP USE ORDER Hoshizaki / Serial: # Of Pkgs: 1 Size Of Pkg: Total Weight: N/A FS 500; FAC 5k-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly supplied …

Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers last inspected?
Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 23, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers had?
Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers find?
Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Palm Beach Shell in Fort Myers are: 5-203.11: At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.

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