THE SAUCY MEATBALL

Name: THE SAUCY MEATBALL
Address: 12401 COMMERCE LAKES DR, FORT MYERS, FL, 33913, US
Rating: 81.3

12401 COMMERCE LAKES DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33913

License #4607113

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81.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE SAUCY MEATBALL in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 7 critical, 3 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 9, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb cans of tomato puree dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor and wrote do not use on cans.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[36-22-4] Floor area in dishwash and cook line area covered with standing water.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp at cook line. Operator switched containers.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 54F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded lettuce. Observed pasta 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed pasta in deeper pan in beneath cooling line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook line. Operator removed employee beverage.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken wings stored over container of cook meatballs. Operator had employees switch raw chicken to bottom.

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