San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers
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19810 Village Center Dr Unit 145a, Fort Myers, FL 33913San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers has recorded 13 inspections with 48 total violations between May 2023 and January 2026, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included management awareness failures, allergen awareness lapses, improper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting violations. The most recent routine inspection on January 13, 2026 documented 3 high-priority violations along with 2 intermediate and 2 basic violations and was completed with no further action required. A complaint-based inspection on March 21, 2025 issued a warning after finding 2 high-priority violations including management awareness and employee health reporting failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers last inspected?
- San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers had?
- San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers find?
- San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 10, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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