Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE

8890 SALROSE LANE SUITE 101 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3679757
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13569477
DBPR license4606175

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meatballs stored over cooked ribs. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Waffle batter 66F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice and water. Observed Steak 50F cold hold, batter 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator turned reach in cooler and put bags of ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside handwash sink at bar. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked roasted frozen corn in reach in freezer at end of cook line not date marked.

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphon on cloth and cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area in dishwash area covered with standing water. Employee started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed smoke and heat damage on wall behavior waffle makers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.