San Carlos Park, Lee County

HANEY'S CAFE

18011 S TAMIAMI TRL, San Carlos Park, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
San Carlos Park
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 24445478

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hoses. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24445475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cornbeef hash 51F cold hold, precooked sausage 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice. Corrective Action Taken

02C-04-5

Detail 24445474

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked foods in walk in freezer not date marked.

08B-49-4

Detail 24445477

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24445480

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and keys on reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone and keys. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24445479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated dust on fan in kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 24445476

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-17-4

Detail 24049741

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

41-10-4

Detail 24049738

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24049742

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator added more water. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24049737

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used as dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 24049735

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Educated operator on the importance of having measuring device for dishmachine. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 24049744

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-38-4

Detail 24049739

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Educated operator on importance of discarding cracked containers. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24049736

Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24049740

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 24049743

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 23470719

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23470720

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed sponge. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23470718

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

02C-04-5

Detail 23470713

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked chicken in walk in freezer. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23470716

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Educated operator on importance of cleaning exterior of dish machine. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23470717

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23470714

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

21-11-4

Detail 23470715

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-03-5

Detail 23205484

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23205480

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

16-21-4

Detail 23205479

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23205483

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23205482

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23205481

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust on reach in cooler fan guard. Upright reach in cooler at end of cook line. Warning

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22683278

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over hash browns in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of raw shell eggs. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22683281

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse cloth. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22683280

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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22683277

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.

50-09-4

Detail 22683279

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22683276

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-04-5

Detail 22342428

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed containers of raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers. Operator moved eggs to proper location. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22342422

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food in dry storage.

29-42-4

Detail 22342426

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-11-4

Detail 22342421

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub sponge stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed scrub sponge. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22342424

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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22342423

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22342425

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near mop sink.

12B-12-5

Detail 22342427

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

35B-01-4

Detail 22342420

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22342418

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22342431

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at wait station.

22-16-4

Detail 22342419

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dry storage reach in cooler in wait station.

29-49-6

Detail 22342430

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22342429

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21918798

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 21918799

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored in hand wash sink at cook line.

22-20-5

Detail 21918800

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on importance of cleaning ice machine daily. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21918797

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

21-11-4

Detail 21918796

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 21701156

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed National Registry of Food Safety Professionals for Vernon Haney III expired 06/17/22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 21701157

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21578656

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of sweet potatoes and one 6lb can of Cherry Pie Filling dented and rusted. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21578661

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed National Registry of Food Safety Professionals for Vernon Haney III expired 06/17/22. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21578655

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in interior roof of silver microwave at cook line. Warning

22-56-4

Detail 21578663

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Educated operator on importance of proper sanitization. Operator called technician and set up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21578660

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21578659

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

22-20-5

Detail 21578658

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21578662

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwash area. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21578652

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-38-5

Detail 21578654

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed wash temperature gauge not reaching 160F. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21578657

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21578653

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 2Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21021190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta 44F cold hold, cut melon 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator called technician and turned down walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21021191

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21021181

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill bucket. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-56-4

Detail 21021182

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water temperature less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician and set up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21021185

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near front dry stand area. Operator placed napkins at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21021183

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked sliced turkey not date marked. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21021187

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21021189

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

27-17-4

Detail 21021188

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low hot water pressure at hand wash sink in beverage/wait station. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21021184

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink in employee restroom reaching 82F (waited 3 minutes). Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21021186

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21021192

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in front dry storage area. Operator swept floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20634050

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of black beans dented/rusted. Cans discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20634048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese 44°F cold hold, cut lettuce 45°F cold hold, chopped 47°F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator called technician and turned down temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-56-4

Detail 20634049

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160°F on plate surface. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

27-16-4

Detail 20634045

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at employee restroom handwash sink reaching 82°F (wated 3 minutes).

16-21-4

Detail 20634046

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

22-20-5

Detail 20634043

Basic - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 20634042

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 20634044

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and keys on food prep table. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20634047

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-11-4

Detail 20634051

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.