Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHAO CAJUN F93

4125 CLEVELAND AVE #1120 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3695743
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13673433
DBPR license4604408

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and go straight to cook line without washing hands. The operator stopped employee and had them wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall/on soap dispenser. The operator cleaned area and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (47F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F – Cold Holding); cooked potato (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding) Operator states raw chicken and potatoes were in walk in cooler since following day and discarded. The operator iced down the cut leafy greens, and cooked noodles. Observed cooked noodles (68F – Cold Holding); brown rice (63F – Cold Holding)outside of refrigeration on cook line. The operator states the items had been out less than 1 hour and were moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Zuejeily Gonzalez has been there 2 months and does not have proof of employee training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in and around the mop sink. The operator cleaned sink and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.