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CHAO CAJUN F93

Health inspection records show CHAO CAJUN F93 in FORT MYERS has 12 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4125 CLEVELAND AVE #1120

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13588699

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys stored above prep area on cook line. The operator moved the items. Observed open employee beverage on prep table on cook line and prep table in kitchen, the operator moved the beverages.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870583

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys stored above prep area on cook line. The operator moved the items. Observed open employee beverage on prep table on cook line and prep table in kitchen, the operator moved the beverages.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee involved in prep and cook of food wearing a sweatband on wrist, the employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch inside of garbage can with gloves and did not wash hands before returning to work. Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator make bare hand contact with ready to eat pasta cooling in the 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the pasta. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed operator make bare hand contact with ready to eat pasta cooling in the 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the pasta. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut leafy greens (75F - Cold Holding) at cook line, the operator discarded the item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (75F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) on cook line. The operator discarded the cut leafy greens, and placed the pasta in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (109F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) stored in metal pans in kitchen. The operator states he was hot holding until moving to front for service. Observed cooked potato (113F - Hot Holding) on cook line. The operator relocated the items to the walk in cooler for cooling. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, stainless steel cleaner stored over prep area and open food on cook line. The operator relocated the item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. The operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761203

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent over walk in cooler as damaged. Mall is currently undergoing repairs/renovations.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen as blocked by items stored in sink.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851512

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851301

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on right side of hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach under reach in freezer unit by dishwashing are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed one live roach on wall near broom and dustpan storage. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed 1 live roach on wall by 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845851

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead cockroach in mop sink, 1 dead cockroach on floor under prep sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink. Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle by grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on right side of hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach under reach in freezer unit by dishwashing are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed one live roach on wall near broom and dustpan storage. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8842836

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead cockroach in mop sink, 1 dead cockroach on floor under prep sink. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle by grill. Warning
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on right side of hood system. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach under reach in freezer unit by dishwashing are. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8627602

  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed water dripping from ceiling of cooler unit. Operator has called repair service for unit, and service is scheduled for Saturday. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed water still draining from vent in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8626732

  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed water dripping from ceiling of cooler unit. Operator has called repair service for unit, and service is scheduled for Saturday. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed in walk in cooler bourbon chicken at 48F - Cold Holding. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505161

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-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
  • 03A-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
  • 03B-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
  • 11-26-1: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

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504659

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368955

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at front counter. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from water filter. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler: ambient air (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); green beans (45F - Cold Holding); cut squash (46F - Cold Holding); bourbon sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler has been left open for an extended period of time due to morning prep. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed to Operator. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning