Discovery Village at the Forum
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
74
Score
Discovery Village at the Forum has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Discovery Village at the Forum was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near six.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Establishment is open, operating and serving the public while license expired 12/01/2025. Discussed renewing license with Operator. Operator renewed license during inspection. License now current in system. Expiration date 12/01/2026. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed buildup of food and debris under dish table by drain cover for dishwasher.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents buildup of dust over exposed line.
36-34-5
74
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in freezer missing glass shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint in prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on shelf over clean coffee mugs by dishwasher. Operator threw away beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on top of iced tea machine not protected or inverted. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust by air vents over ice tea station.
23-03-4
78
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed silverware baskets inside hand washing sink by dishwasher. Operator moved baskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature at 157F using Operator High temperature measuring device. High temp stickers also did not turn black. Operator will set up three compartment sink until maintenance arrives. Maintenance called in by Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade. Operator replaced blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed silverware baskets inside hand washing sink by dishwasher. Operator moved baskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from expo and next to dish. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink across from expo. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed dried cranberries under dry storage shelving. Operator swept up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
52
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15-20 small flying insects in food storage area over a box of ripe bananas. Operator discarded bananas and employee mopped and squeegeed area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade in prep kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop in hand washing sink end of cook's line. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secure behind bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish table with buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on stainless steel shelf over prep table next to spices.
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on metal lid in supply closet across from dry storage.
16-46-4
52
Oct 17, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine. Operator had machine cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food for customers.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of salt unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Discovery Village at the Forum last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Discovery Village at the Forum on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Discovery Village at the Forum compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Discovery Village at the Forum most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Discovery Village at the Forum's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Discovery Village at the Forum have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Discovery Village at the Forum means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Discovery Village at the Forum inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Discovery Village at the Forum is inspected around three times per year on average.
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