Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line; cooked potatoes (116F - Hot Holding); cooked pork sausage (113F - Hot Holding) Per operator items placed at buffet line for 2 hours. Operator started reheating items at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; raw ground beef stored over chopped mushrooms. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. I
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live small flying insects at server station by kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: 7 live small flying insects at server satiation from kitchen entrance throughout coffee/soda station and handwashing sink area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live small flying insects at server station by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spraying bottle stored next to straws at banquet storage area, close to exit door. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar (51F - Cold Holding) at front of reach-in cooler front of cook-line. Per operator less than 4 hours removed to walk-in cooler; shredded cheddar (43F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 pounds of salmon and 3 pounds of mahi-mahi no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No proof provided for multiple food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Form HR 5030-103, and employees started reading and signing at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At server station front of coffee station, and prep area at kitchen entrance, wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 pounds of salmon and 3 pounds of mahi-mahi no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet and preparing food. Discussed operator and employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice machine at banquet area close to exit door has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters at server station not stored inverted or protected. Operator stored coffee filters inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
39
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
52
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso sauce (120 F - Hot Holding) per operator it was 135 F less than an hour ago. Operator reheating to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef in cooks refrigerator stored over raw fish. Operator moved ground beef to bottom shelf.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed ROP fish thawing in packaging. Discussed with operator that it needs to be removed from packaging before it thaws. Operator removed fish from packaging immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Hand sink on cooks line has pitcher in it. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has a buildup of a mold like substance . Operator had some clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop behind bar was sitting between liquor bottles. Operator removed, cleaned , sanitized in dishwasher and provided a container for it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of refried beans in the dry storage room has a deeply dented rim.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Three cooks and two servers handling food while no certified food manager was present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At server station in hallway.
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler used by servers. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips in food container in floor on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On employees working with food in the kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food inside reach in cooler used to store food served to the public. Operator moved all,personal food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe.
How does Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe 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 Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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