CAFE BRAZIL
3940 METRO PKWY STE 111-112, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239.936.4900
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled around vents at kitchen area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Single-service forks stored uncovered, not inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator covered single service forks.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm sanitizer, not at proper minimum strength. Operator stopped using dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer near cook line; raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef steaks. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance near dishmachine.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled flour container.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed tomatoes in standup reach in cooler with double glass doors. Operator moved tomatoes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf over prep table by reach in freezers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature by reach in freezers. Operator moved to sink under running cold water..
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handles and top of reach in freezer door with buildup of grease in kitchen. Operator cleaned reach in freezer doors during inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware spoons and scoop utensils stored with Food Contact Surface upright in basket on counter next to three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sausage thawing at room temperature on top of tray on reach in freezer in kitchen. Operated moved to reach in cooler to continue thawing under refrigeration.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 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.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over unwashed produce in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over ready to eat beans in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed owner DBPR Form 5030-098 Safe Refrigerator Storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw talipa (51F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from prep area. The manager is placing raw products on ice and moving products to other reach-in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from prep table ambient temperature 53F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser full but unable to dispense towels. Operator fixed during inspection. Now dispensing properly.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape over wire shelves holding plateware. Discussed with operator proper placement of device.
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.