Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

8750 Gladiolus Dr #1-3, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Overview

Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers operated under Risk Level 2 status with 150 seats and compiled 29 inspections between November 2022 and October 2025, documenting 172 total violations — an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on December 21, 2017 for roach activity and received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections, and shell stock requirement violations were cited in at least 3 inspections. Food contact surface violations recurred across multiple inspections. High-priority violations for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory compliance were documented repeatedly through 2024. Recent inspections show continued violations: July 2, 2025 resulted in 21 violations with issues including shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, and food contact surfaces; October 17, 2024 prompted a Warning Issued disposition after 6 violations including employee health policy and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 documented 12 violations across employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction requirements but was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: December 21, 2017 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
172Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

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

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:06:00

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

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2017061489 $400.00 Dec 21, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 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· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers last inspected?
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers last shut down?
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers was last shut down on December 21, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers had?
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers find?
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
Yes, Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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.
Has Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers been fined?
Starz Bar & Grill 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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