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CHAO CAJUN F93

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3392792
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505161
DBPR license4604408

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee adjust hat, then return to food preparation of bourbon chicken. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F – Cold Holding); ambient air (53F – Cold Holding); garlic (53F – Cold Holding). Operator states that unit has been open for extended period of time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: rice (117F – Hot Holding); fried chicken (116F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (87F – Hot Holding). Operator states all items have only been out for 30 minutes. Operator began moving items to coolers or began reheating on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate11-26-1

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

Basic 3

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.