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BEACHES BOARDWALK CAFE

11000 TERMINAL ACCESS RD SWFIA, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-561-7047

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605759
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Bar area approximately 50 in corner far right side on and around milk crates. 7 at far end bar on counter by garnish. 5 on glass shelving of bar by mirror back. 15 at entrance to bar on walls/ceiling, server side.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019018410Mar 12, 2019Jul 11, 2019$400
7--2017017213Mar 17, 2017Apr 27, 2017$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Shared guest bathrooms used by employees in airport.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2026 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At entrance to kitchen.
/45-02-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Bar area approximately 50 in corner far right side on and around milk crates. 7 at far end bar on counter by garnish. 5 on glass shelving of bar by mirror back. 15 at entrance to bar on walls/ceiling, server side.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Non service dog in dining area. Emailed operator ADA Service Animal Guidelines FAQ to review.
Intermediate/35A-22-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Shared guest bathrooms used by employees in airport.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets grill side reach-in cooler drawers soiled, ripped.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At entrance to kitchen.
/45-02-4
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in 177 F water and fat and food solids present. Operator changed with clean hot water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Mastroiacovo certified on 05-29-2019 and expired on 05-29-2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator was able to repair machine during inspection, chlorine 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Operator replaced cut boards at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on vent covers in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored with single use gloves. Operator removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up,of food debris on floor of walk in cooler underneath shelves.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line has heavy build up of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside ice machine in kitchen area.
Basic/22-20-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.