Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

4451 Veronica Shoemaker Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Overview

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has accumulated 233 violations across 32 inspections, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection — nearly 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across the inspection record, including hand-washing failures cited in at least 4 separate inspections, chemical storage violations documented in multiple recent inspections, and employee health reporting failures. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after a January 8 routine inspection issued a warning for 24 violations, including 5 high-priority findings across management awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
233Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 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

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2019030102 $200.00 Apr 30, 2019 Orlando

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers last inspected?
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers had?
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers find?
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers been fined?
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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