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FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE

8890 SALROSE LANE SUITE 101, FORT MYERS, FL 33912

License #4606175

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79.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FANCY'S SOUTHERN CAFE in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.

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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside handwash sink at bar. Operator removed bottles.
  • [36-24-5] Observed smoke and heat damage on wall behavior waffle makers.
  • [02C-04-5] 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 cooked roasted frozen corn in reach in freezer at end of cook line not date marked.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Waffle batter 66F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice and water. Observed Steak 50F cold hold, batter 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator turned reach in cooler and put bags of ice on top.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphon on cloth and cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meatballs stored over cooked ribs. Operator switched containers.
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