Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
8750 Gladiolus Dr #1-3, Fort Myers, FL 33908Starz 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.
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (1)
Starz Bar & Grill in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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.
Nearby Establishments to Starz Bar & Grill
Poor Inspection Records Near Fort Myers
Stories You May Have Missed Fort Myers
Fort Myers Inspections: 9 Restaurants Cited for High-Severity Violations, April 30-May 6
A Fort Myers restaurant with 46 prior inspections on record was cited for unapproved food sources and an employee not re…
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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Starz Bar & Grill. How we collect and verify this data.