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FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE

FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE in FORT MYERS has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2214 Bay Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509253

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water behind the stove on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields or covers over prep area and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind bar front. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket near mop sink not hung to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 21-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth container 0ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked green beans (49F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The operator states that the items were made the day prior. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked green beans (49F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The operator states that the items were made the day prior. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. Admin Complaint
  • 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 Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. Observed tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (74F - Cold Holding); cooked egg yolk (68F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in 2 door reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated foods had been held for 2.5 hours. Ambient temperature 40, operator to monitor food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (42F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in cook line area. Observed cooked beef (42F - cold holding)); rice (41F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495146

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen fry station.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards in the kitchen that were grooved/scored and are no longer cleanable.
  • 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 bag of employee items on shelf with clean dishes, also observed a cell phone on cutting board 2nd kitchen prep area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water behind the stove on the cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt and orange juice in plastic bottles on floor behind bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop behind bar stored in touching in use bottles. The operator properly stored the ice scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 74F standing water behind the bar. The operator turned on the water for the dipper well. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in prep area of kitchen.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields or covers over prep area and three compartment sink.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind bar front.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket behind bar stored next to clean dishes.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket near mop sink not hung to dry.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth container 0ppm.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs stored over drink bottles in reach in cooler behind bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. Observed tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (74F - Cold Holding); cooked egg yolk (68F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in 2 door reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated foods had been held for 2.5 hours. Ambient temperature 40, operator to monitor food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hand wash sink behind bar front. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8676235

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed