Fort Myers, Lee County

FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE

2214 BAY ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 11, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 24607374

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed snapper thawed without removing from reduced oxygen packaging - see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24607373

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near prep area. Chef advises that it was out recently and in process of cooling back down.

31A-09-4

Detail 24607371

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near soda fountain blocked by buckets, the manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24607375

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. Observed snapper thawed without removing from reduced oxygen packaging - see stop sale.

16-46-4

Detail 24607370

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date marking on chicken salad container.

06-01-5

Detail 24607372

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water, still frozen. Chef placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 24474285

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw shrimp at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24474287

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple buckets blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the buckets from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24474288

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not dat marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24474286

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-08-5

Detail 24474289

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.

Sep 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23999625

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

Detail 23999632

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

Detail 23999630

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

Detail 23999629

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

16-21-4

Detail 23999627

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

Detail 23999628

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

Detail 23999633

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

Detail 23999626

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

Detail 23999631

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

Detail 23999624

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

Aug 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 22

03D-02-5

Detail 23999281

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

Detail 23999299

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

Detail 23999280

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

Detail 23999289

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

Detail 23999284

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

Detail 23999300

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles.

31B-02-4

Detail 23999293

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

Detail 23999287

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles

16-21-4

Detail 23999290

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.

36-36-4

Detail 23999283

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen fry station.

14-09-4

Detail 23999298

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

Detail 23999282

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

Detail 23999286

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water behind the stove on the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23999297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt and orange juice in plastic bottles on floor behind bar. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23999294

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

Detail 23999291

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

Detail 23999285

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

Detail 23999292

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

Detail 23999288

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

Detail 23999296

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

Detail 23999301

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

Detail 23999295

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth container 0ppm.

Jun 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.