Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
13499 S Cleveland Ave #221, Fort Myers, FL 33907TAP 42 Fort Myers recorded 22 violations across 6 inspections between May 2025 and January 2026, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a pattern of escalating enforcement. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 documented 11 high-priority violations including employee health policy failures, food contact surface contamination, improper hand washing, time control lapses, and allergen awareness gaps. Earlier inspections in September 2025 yielded a Warning Issued disposition after 12 violations, including repeated food contact surface violations and management awareness failures. A June 2025 complaint inspection documented 6 violations including employee health reporting failures and improper food sourcing. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The January 16, 2026 inspection was completed with no further action, though the high violation count and recurrence of employee health and food handling issues across multiple inspections indicates ongoing compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers had?
- Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers find?
- Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on September 21, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Tap 42 Fort Myers in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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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.
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.
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