FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE

Name: FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE
Address: 2214 BAY ST, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 76.2

2214 BAY ST, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4605970

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76.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 17 minor.

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[08A-20-5] 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.
[10-08-5] 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.
[53B-14-5] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[31A-09-4] 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.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] 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.
[14-09-4] 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.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket behind bar stored next to clean dishes.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.
[42-01-4] 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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles.
[40-06-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[38-07-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed salt and orange juice in plastic bottles on floor behind bar.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen fry station.
[36-22-4] Floor area covered with standing water behind the stove on the cook line.
[10-07-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.

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