How many health inspections has RJ'S had?

RJ'S has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RJ'S ever been shut down?

No, RJ'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RJ'S?

The most frequently cited violations at RJ'S are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

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.

RJ'S

1475 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, N Ft Myers, FL 33903

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOUTHERN RUSH BAR, LLC · License: SEA4600274

RJ'S in N Ft Myers, FL has 24 inspections on record with 109 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

109Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 10, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Apr 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 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

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 3, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 23, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 10, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

May 9, 2024 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 22, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 16, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Nov 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

RJ'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RJ'S had?: RJ'S has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RJ'S ever been shut down?: No, RJ'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RJ'S?: The most frequently cited violations at RJ'S are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

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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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Last verified: April 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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