Inspection Report

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FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE

2214 BAY ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 3, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3698930
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13705228
DBPR license4605970

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed snapper thawed without removing from reduced oxygen packaging – see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near prep area. Chef advises that it was out recently and in process of cooling back down.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near soda fountain blocked by buckets, the manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-1

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. Observed snapper thawed without removing from reduced oxygen packaging – see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date marking on chicken salad container.

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water, still frozen. Chef placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.