Shores Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
78
Score
Shores Bar & Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Shores Bar & Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM Brandon Miller expired 04/08/2026, National Registry.
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken wings stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing a watch,
13-07-4
78
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw bacon over ready to eat potato chips in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bacon to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris on counter across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cook's line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
31B-04-4
82
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chopped ham in walk-in cooler made yesterday with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris on counter across from three compartment sink.
22-02-4
67
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in men's restroom. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it by three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on cutting board of reach in cooler. Operator removed from board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shores Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shores Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shores Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shores Bar & Grill.
How does Shores Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Shores Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Shores Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shores Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shores Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Shores Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shores Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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