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CHAO CAJUN F93

Health inspection records show CHAO CAJUN F93 in FORT MYERS has 15 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 15 reports on file

4125 CLEVELAND AVE #1120

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 15 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/14/2026· 2d ago

Visit ID: 13673433

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in and around the mop sink. The operator cleaned sink and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 employee phone stored above prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and go straight to cook line without washing hands. The operator stopped employee and had them wash hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall/on soap dispenser. The operator cleaned area and removed. 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 (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
  • 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
  • 53B-13-5: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

4/14/2026· 2d ago

Visit ID: 13671619

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed health reporting agreement to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-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 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**

4/10/2026· 6d ago

Visit ID: 13588845

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 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 employee food above prep table. Observed employee phone above prep table and cooked potatoes. The operator relocated the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service containers stored next to handwash sink at front counter exposed to splash. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink 0ppm, operator remixed to 75ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into kitchen, put on apron and handled a clean pan. Stopped and had employee wash hands. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated employee and washed hands prior to putting on gloves. Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 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 handle personal cell phone and then scoop rice into a single service container without handwash. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in marinade (54F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. The operator states the chicken was prepped an hour prior and iced it down. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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 (93F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Operator states it has been there for less than 2 hours and reheated in oven. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in sink across from handwash sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by pans sitting on floor, the operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation 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 health reporting agreement to operator. Warning
  • 53B-13-5: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

12/5/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13588699

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

12/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10870583

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 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

1/8/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8761203

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

8/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8851512

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

8/6/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8851301

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 basic

  • 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

8/5/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8845851

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 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

7/31/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8842836

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 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

3/11/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8627602

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

3/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8626732

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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

3/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8505161

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

9/21/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8504659

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/20/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8368955

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 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