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CORNERSTONE CAFE

8194 E US HWY 90, Lee FL 32059 · 850-971-5199

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats105
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5000205
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Knives.
High priority/22-11-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. 10 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing multiple items. Items removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's room.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 62°, cut lettuce 55° less than 4 hours per operator. Put in walk-in cooler. Items were on salad bar.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
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. Salad bar not keeping foods at 41° or below.
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation
May 8, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 61°F, ranch 56°F, Less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Knives.
High priority/22-11-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli casserole at 45°F Less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on in prep area.
Basic/40-06-5
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat foods, Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at 50°, less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Pan of rice in walk-in cooler. Covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad at 50°, cut lettuce at 53°, less than 4 hours per operator, discarded by operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing saucer. Saucer removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site

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.