Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHAO CAJUN F93

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3695743
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID13677092
DBPR license4604408

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: Observed cut leafy greens – 52F, cooked noodles – 63F, raw chicken in marinade – 52F, raw chicken – 47F. The items had been in the cooler for over 4 hours and the operator discarded. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-20: Observed cut leafy greens – 47F, cooked noodles – 47F, raw chicken in marinade -47F and raw chicken -43F. The raw chicken was delivered this morning, however the walk in cooler is not maintaining a temperature of 41F or below. The operator is relocating items to walk in cooler of neighboring business in the same mall. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed Raw chicken in marinade – 46F, cooked Rice – 51F, Cooked noodles 48F in walk in cooler. Per Timothy Dillon all items Time/Temperature Control for Safety to be relocated to neighboring establishment in mall. Following day callback for 4/23/26. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-20: The operator has a copy of the employee reporting agreement from DBPR and as of time of callback has not had employees acknowledge. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: Tank has not been secured at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-20: Tank has not been secured at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.