Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway

11281 Summerlin Square Dr, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

American

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers Beach facility scores 82, putting Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator emptied and refilled triple sink to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103

11-26-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Thais, food employee does not have food handlers training and per operator has been employed more than 60 days n - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

53B-02-5

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet area, butter (55 F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (64 F - Cold Holding). Discussed Time As Public Health Control and provided operator DBPR Form HR 5022-090

03A-02-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top on microwave in kitchen. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cell phone and then put gloves on to work with food without hand washing.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm); Operator diluted to Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Thais, food employee does not have food handlers training and per operator has been employed more than 60 days n

53B-02-5

11-26-1

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples offered for self service not wrapped.

08B-15-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of juice dispenser above dispensing nozzles have a mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); Operator diluted to Triple Sink (200 ppm Quaternary) **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); Operator diluted to Triple Sink (200 ppm Quaternary) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for sanitizer in three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Ice tea filters not covered in prep area. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway?

Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway.

How does Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn & Suites Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Gateway is inspected around two times per year on average.

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