How many health inspections has SHORES BAR & GRILL had?

SHORES BAR & GRILL has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SHORES BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, SHORES BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SHORES BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at SHORES BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?

SANITIZER FAILURE: Improper sanitizer concentration leaves pathogens alive on surfaces. Too weak: bacteria survive and multiply. Too strong: chemical residue contaminates food. Incorrect temperature or contact time reduces effectiveness by up to 90%. Without proper sanitizing, cleaned surfaces still harbor millions of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. Use approved sanitizers at proper concentration: Chlorine: 50-100 ppm, temperature 75°F+, contact time 7 seconds minimum. Quaternary ammonium: 200-400 ppm, temperature per manufacturer specs, contact time 30 seconds minimum. Hot water sanitizing: 171°F for 30 seconds. Test concentration with test strips every 2 hours. Change solution when dirty.

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.

SHORES BAR & GRILL

12156 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SANIBEL VENDING LLC · License: SEA4600111

SHORES BAR & GRILL in Fort Myers, FL has 19 inspections on record with 95 total violations (5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

95Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 7, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Apr 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 31, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Feb 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 28, 2020 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

May 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

SHORES BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SHORES BAR & GRILL had?: SHORES BAR & GRILL has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SHORES BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, SHORES BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SHORES BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at SHORES BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Proper ventilation.

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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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