CARDOOS CATERING WITH DISTINCTION
1400 COLONIAL BLVD # 35 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 500 and counting rodent droppings under stove top, dish washing area, dry storage and food prep table. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink being blocked by cooling cart and reach in freezer. Employee removed cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at three hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Observed hole in ceiling tiles over ware washing area. Observed holes around pipes that go into the ceiling. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light not shield over food prep table. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:36 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.