FORT MYERS, Lee County

DE ADRIATICO RESTAURANT

9908 GULF COAST MAIN ST STE C165, FORT MYERS, FL 33913

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Dec 23, 2025
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Dec 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24270774

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked handwash sink at bar entrance, large garbage bin in front of sink and liquor bottles in front of soap access.

08B-38-4

Detail 24270776

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bibb in box soda under rack in bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 24270775

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler - cut onions, cooked chicken broth, some sauces.

06-01-5

Detail 24270773

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in trip,e sink thawing in standing water. Cooked beans thawing on counter in pantry station. Operator put under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23998502

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. Dishwasher Main (Chlorine 0ppm) and Dishwasher Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator replace chlorine sanitizer in main dishwasher, 50ppm chlorine measured, and called technician to service bar area dish machine. Operator will discontinue use of bar area dish machine and send all dishware to main kitchen fir proper sanitizing, pending repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23998504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato salsa (68F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter of coffee station for 2 hours per operator. Also observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); mixed seafood (48F - Cold Holding) on top part of reach in cooler across from grill for 3 hours per operator. Operator iced down foods and placed in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23998503

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23998499

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

10-20-4

Detail 23998498

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23998501

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed utensils in 68 degrees standing water. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23998500

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on attached shelves by coffee machine, and dishwasher area. Warning

48-04-4

Detail 23998505

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 propane tanks along with a red flammable container located in separate storage container beside building

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 23683012

High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored in bar next to salt, drink ingredients. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 23683019

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (56F - Cooling); lemon butter sauce (45F - Cooling) stored overnight per operator.

08A-04-5

Detail 23683016

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed zucchini in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23683014

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (56F - Cooling); lemon butter sauce (45F - Cooling) stored overnight per operator.

22-02-4

Detail 23683018

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at back of kitchen heavily soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 23683015

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable - all cook line and pantry cutting boards.

24-08-4

Detail 23683013

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By cook line and above dishwashing area.

25-34-4

Detail 23683017

Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed reused scallop shells under cook line reused for plated foods. Discussed with operator alternatives to reuse of shells.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23441056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under bar equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23307314

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage rack by dishwashing area, 3 cans clams, 1 can artichokes, 1 can apples. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23307316

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Far end seafood reach-in cooler on coo lone, raw shrimp over ready-to-eat berry sauce. Operator moved foods for proper raw foods storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23307315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line left side top reach-in cooler cooked clams and mussels (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) for 40 minutes per operator. Spoke with operator about not overfilling containers in cold holding units and proper air flow, as well as use of ice in addition to reach-in coolers. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23307317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table, cooked vegetables sauce (117F - Hot Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (117F - Hot Holding) for 40 minutes per operator. Operator returned to stove for rapid reheating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23307320

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside back door of kitchen to right side, storage unit containing no handwash sink with pasta prep equipment, food storage, reach-in freezer, prep tables, and foods scraps around prep equipment and in garbage, no plan review for new food prep area approved. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23307322

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

08B-36-4

Detail 23307319

Basic - Drinks and clean dishes stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At bar, handwash sink soap dispenser and sink partially blocked, drink bottles exposed to drip from soap usage. At clean side dishwashing area handwash sink splash can come in contact with clean dishes. Discussed with operator clearing sink fully for use. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23307318

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under bar equipment. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23307321

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered in coffee station. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23307313

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, 8 sauces and soups stored uncovered. Warning

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22899540

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice bin , operator cleaned and bleached. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22899539

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance in the Interior part of back up refrigeration unit in walk in cooler.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 22556295

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwash sink partially blocked by liquor bottles. Operator cleared the sink for use. By dishwashing area, handwash sink partially blocked with large bottles of chemicals. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Bar handwash sink partially blocked with garbage can, liquor bottles. Time Extended

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 22546271

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed and employee cooking in back kitchen handle personal cellphone, then don gloves t return to work. Spoke with manager and employee about proper handwashing techniques, employee washed hands prop before putting on gloves to return to work. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22546265

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar entrance, approximately 12 live small flying insects observed under ice bin. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22546269

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler Main cook line left side, observed 7 reduced-oxygen packages of sea bass thawed, still in packaging Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22546264

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwash sink partially blocked by liquor bottles. Operator cleared the sink for use. By dishwashing area, handwash sink partially blocked with large bottles of chemicals. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22546267

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio not indicated as raw, per operator served raw. Operator began updating menus at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22546268

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/ 3 server bartenders and 4 cooks no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22546266

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22546263

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All sauces in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking system in place. Provided operator with date marking handout. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22546270

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. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler Main cook line left side, observed 7 reduced-oxygen packages of sea bass thawed, still in packaging Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22546262

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

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21920098

High Priority - 5 pounds of Marsala sauce with mushrooms (54F - Cooling) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours per operator in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21920101

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 pounds of Marsala sauce with mushrooms (54F - Cooling) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours per operator in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

11-27-4

Detail 21920097

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 forms operator. Operator order clean up kit. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21920099

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 form operator printed out forms. Corrective Action Taken

08B-47-4

Detail 21920100

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and rearranged into shelves. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21920102

Basic - In-use tongs stored on grill door handle between uses. operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 21581049

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.observed 5 out of 10 employees.

12B-07-4

Detail 21581047

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21581048

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of marinara on floor.

10-20-4

Detail 21581046

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in door handle. Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-14-5

Detail 20974734

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler in front of grill. Operator removed chicken below ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20974731

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand washing sink by kitchen line. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20974736

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items above clean utensils in dish washing area. Operator removed personal items. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20974733

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food. Operator educated employee and employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20974735

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container on floor by prep area. Operator removed food container. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20974732

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle in kitchen line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.