CHULAS SPECIAL EVENTS
4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers FL 33917 · 239-834-7170
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food stored in front of hand washing sink. Recommended Operator keep area free to approach sink.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4400 FORD STREET EXT, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
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Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at buffet area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4400 FORD STREET EXT, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over cream bottle. Operator removed employee bag to proper storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered at dry storage. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4400 FORD STREET EXT, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage at 129F on hot table buffet line. Operator stated item was put out about 45 minutes ago and brought product to kitchen to reheat. Temperature now 168F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food stored in front of hand washing sink. Recommended Operator keep area free to approach sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed small bottles of hand lotion on shelf above prep table in food storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in food storage area with reach in coolers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator located an ambient thermometer and placed in reach in cooler with butter, cream cheese and yogurt.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4400 FORD STREET EXT, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen gasket torn.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
Recorded at 4400 FORD STREET EXT, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
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Food manager certification expired. 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 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. All personnel has to read and sign form.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen gasket torn.
Open dumpster lid.
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