BREAKFAST BROS NY CAFE
12541 METRO PKWY STE 5, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-234-7073
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat sliced deli meat and cheese in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 lb sliced deli ham 50F in reach in cooler on cook's line. Observed 2 lb butter 78F for more than 4 hours per Operator. Operator discarded items. Stop sale
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter.
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. Discussed food handler training with Operator and need to provide printed copies of training during inspections.
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 had a blank Employee reporting form on wall. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced deli ham cut yesterday per Operator no date mark.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not posted.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed heavy smoke in kitchen while cook prepared raw bacon on flat top grill.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed cook preparing raw bacon on a flat top grill in prep kitchen no hood system.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat sliced deli meat and cheese in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 lb sliced deli ham 50F in reach in cooler on cook's line. Observed 2 lb butter 78F for more than 4 hours per Operator. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 lb sliced deli ham 50F in reach in cooler on cook's line. Observed 2 lb butter 78F for more than 4 hours per Operator. Operator discarded items. Stop sale
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter.
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. Discussed food handler training with Operator and need to provide printed copies of training during inspections.
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 had a blank Employee reporting form on wall. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced deli ham cut yesterday per Operator no date mark.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee coffee on cutting board at make table.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed heavy smoke in kitchen while cook prepared raw bacon on flat top grill.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed cook preparing raw bacon on a flat top grill in prep kitchen no hood system.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in kitchen at butter (74F - Cold Holding). Educated operator on proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control procedures.
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.
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.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in kitchen at butter (74F - Cold Holding). Educated operator on proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control procedures.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing near walk in freezer.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to line pans of bagels at front counter.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 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 ▾
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from ice machine on to floor.
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