Fort Myers, Lee County

NARDETTE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

3082 FOWLER STREET, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
3 Intermediate
Apr 21, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 24526711

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwash sink blocked by large containers and waste receptacle. Operator moved the items to allow clear access. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24526708

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed the paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24526712

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24526713

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in Freezer at kitchen.

51-13-4

Detail 24526709

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.

36-02-5

Detail 24526710

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-01-5

Detail 24202567

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle for sugar not above product. The operator relocated the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 23644347

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin pen in front reach in cooler, operator moved to staff fridge. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23644349

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

14-69-4

Detail 23644348

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23436802

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23436799

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23436800

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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23436803

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red cabbage and collar greens not date marked.

53B-14-5

Detail 23436801

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22798670

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement

02C-02-5

Detail 22798669

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, cooked vegetables, cooked meats in reach-in cooler and reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

50-09-4

Detail 22798671

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22798672

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table.

25-05-4

Detail 22798668

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22418837

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food items in stainless steel reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22418838

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 22418836

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed items thawing on counter top in kitchen.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21855358

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from front counter. The owner moved red cabbage into the reach-in cooler in kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21855360

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21855357

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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21855361

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21855359

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The owner removed water from the container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-45-4

Detail 21600034

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in glass front reach in cooler near front counter. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

35A-03-4

Detail 20941101

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20941100

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on top shelf of middle reach in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 20941099

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching flour and rice. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 20620927

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20620929

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk container of white sugar. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20620930

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator discarded cardboard used to line shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20620928

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in cooler stored above food stored to customers. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning