CHICK FIL A AT CYPRESS LAKE
13610 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 3148090797
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By employee room blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On front line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters across from dishwashing area. Operator placed in bag.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee take used drink cup with gloved hand contacting top of straw and discard it. They did not wash their hands after wards. Discussed proper hand washing with employee, who then properly washed their hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink blocked by large stack of dirty pots and pans. Corrected on site all items were cleared.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Christina and Stan no proof of certified food manager both hired over 30 days.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no certified food manager present with over 12 employees engaged in food preparation.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functioning near deep fryers. Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth near iced tea dispensers not in sanitizer. Corrected on site
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Partial 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. Signed and reviewed policy missing exposures section. Operator unable to provide complete proof at time of inspection. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets and doors to right side tall reach-in cooler for chicken across from office not sealing properly, door comes open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station right side left door reach-in cooler - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office right door - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office left door - raw chicken (78F - Cold Holding). All foods stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station right side left door reach-in cooler - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office right door - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office left door - raw chicken (78F - Cold Holding). All foods stored overnight per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker. Hose Bibb at entrance to restaurant left side no vacuum breaker. Outside mop sink 2 way splitter added missing two vacuum breakers.
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 reach-in cooler across from office, reach-in cooler across from chicken breaking station, doors cannot be kept closed, not holding proper temperature.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table for raw chicken and walk-in cooler shelves with yellow tape, not smooth, durable, easily cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwasher.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaned with flour, oil, single service food bags under table across from triple sink. Operator moved to segregated storage area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some expired some no training, hired more than 60 days. Food handlers Annabelle, Corayma, Easton, Eddie, Fransheska, Garcia, Gavin, Emma, Rosenie, Santiago, Savannah, Susanne. Repeat from 11/28/2023, less than 60 days from last inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at fryers station handwash sink. Operator cleared jam in dispenser.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in and walk-in coolers in chicken breading and frying station with accumulation of food residues. Repeat 11/28/2023.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat 11/28/2023
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, storages across from dishwashing area, ice machine, shelves in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By triple sink cooked chicken soup (60F - Cold Holding) fully thawed in standing water for 2 hours. Operator placed in ice bath for quick cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink two way splitter added, no vacuum breakers on two ends.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6Food-handlers employed more than 60 days no proof of training, Corayma, Easton, Widmarlie, Gavin, Jeff, Catherine.
No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Dumpster has no lid or lid open/broken. Broken lid.
Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee locker area with personal items directly on boxes of single service utensils, bowls, napkins in back dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Boxes biscuit mix, containers oil stored on floor in back dry storage. In walk-in freezer food boxes and containers stored on floor and under shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles to reach-in and walk-in coolers in chicken breading and frying station with accumulation of food residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. By triple sink observed cooked chicken soup fully thawed in standing water, per operator for 2 hours, temperature 60F. Operator immediately placed chicken soup in ice bath for quick cooling.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1400 COLONIAL BLVD STE 35, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.