Philly Express

1400 Estero Blvd Unit 6, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Philly Express has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers Beach facility scores 82, putting Philly Express on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat corned beef and prepared sausage patty's. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with food containers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On prep counter.
21-10-4
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on shelf of reach in cooler above cheese. Operator moved foods to proper storage. Operator moved eggs to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at three compartment sink blocked with soiled food container. Operatpr removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles on storage rack.
41-17-4
70
Jan 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink nectar to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not installed per plan review requirements from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be installed in the same location where outlined on plans. **Warning**
31A-04-4
74
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Express on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Express?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Philly Express.

How does Philly Express compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Philly Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Philly Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Philly Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Philly Express 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 Philly Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Philly Express is inspected around two times per year on average.