Fort Myers, Lee County

SEED & BEAN MARKET

1520 BROADWAY, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Sep 16, 2025
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 24039483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24039482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24039484

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 24038296

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 chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-28-4

Detail 24038293

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Observed no three compartment sink available for ware washing. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24038295

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24038294

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24038297

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 24038097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24038096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24038095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24018821

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24018814

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mixing spoon sitting in hand wash sink behind front counter. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24018816

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, no date markings. The cook date marked the item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24018819

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door does not completely self close. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24018817

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles hanging down/and missing near rear exit door. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24018818

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster near rear exit, no drain plug. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24018820

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign near hand wash sink behind front counter. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24018815

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler behind front counter across from kitchen door. Warning

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 23534531

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw bacon. Operator raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23534528

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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23534532

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23534530

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Discussed operator about proper food preparation procedures and employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23534527

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.

06-01-5

Detail 23534529

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen raw pork in standing water at prep area. Discussed operator proper thawing method and operator placed frozen raw pork under running cold water. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 23163856

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22734381

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at exterior back entrance of establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 22734382

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22734384

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.

13-04-4

Detail 22734380

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Educated the operator and employee.

13-03-4

Detail 22734383

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Educated the operator and employee. Employee placed hat over hire/ his head. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22138891

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed internal of ice machine as soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 22138892

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink near roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21704132

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Milk products not date marked for 7 days after opening. Coached employee on proper procedures. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21704130

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in hand washing sink by 2 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21704128

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink as a dump sink for dumping Milk and rinsing container out at coffee station

11-26-1

Detail 21704129

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 information via e mail Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 21704131

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking at the coffee station while making coffee for customer.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-03-4

Detail 21278536

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 2 compartment sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 21278535

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee item stored on shelf above food prep area.

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 20900522

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

14-01-5

Detail 20900521

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in oatmeal containers. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20900524

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in storage area with freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 20900523

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board, operator removed cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 20524760

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cheesecake in 3 door stainless steel reach in cooler near mop sink. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20524759

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in storage area with mop sink.