Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

12401 Commerce Lakes Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Overview

Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers has accumulated 135 violations across 20 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 6.75 violations per inspection — nearly 30 percent higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive: employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 of 7, consumer advisory violations in 5 of 7, and shell stock handling violations in 3 of 7. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. On September 16, 2024, an inspector recommended an administrative complaint after documenting 8 high-priority violations including management awareness, improper cooking temperatures, food contact surface contamination, and approved food source violations. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 documented 4 high-priority violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
135Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 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

Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2024063669 $400.00 Sep 16, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers last inspected?
Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers had?
Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers find?
Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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.
Has Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Saucy Meatball in Fort Myers been fined?
Saucy Meatball 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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