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SOUTHERN CHARM BISTRO & BAKERY

SOUTHERN CHARM BISTRO & BAKERY has 7 health inspections on file for its FORT MYERS location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

10970 S CLEVELAND AVE, STE 103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13537216

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site

10/1/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10922354

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at triple sink.

6/9/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10772536

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around the vents soiled with mold like substance at kitchen.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored over spices. Operator removed chemical bottles to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at triple sink.

2/4/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8725888

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles and vents soiled with dust in the kitchen.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

5/31/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8548351

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons not stored inverted at bar area. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign and operator posted sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw salmon thawing in standing water in the kitchen. Discussed operator proper thawing procedures and operator removed salmon to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form and operator posted at kitchen at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided operator employee reporting health agreement and operator started signing with employees at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8547940

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

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8347470

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 8 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area in front of beverage reach in cooler at front bar area covered with standing water. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container on shelving in dry storage. Educated operator on proper labeling. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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