CRAVINGS BY CHEF HECTOR
2000 CRANFORD AVE, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 419-705-9927
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; ziplock bag of cooked hotdogs stored with ziplock bag of raw ground beef. Operator removed cooked hotdogs to proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over bread. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; butter (76F - Hot Holding). Per operator butter stored at cook line for one hour. Operated moved butter to walk-in cooler.
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 HR 5030-104 form.
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. Provide operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Current Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator choking sign.
Oct 23, 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 not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Sep 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed tankless water heater has an error message and water is at 77F after running for several minutes.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 77F after letting water run for several minutes.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
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. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated grease and dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Spoke to representative on phone at 239.229.9825. Debbie stated that former employee removed all paperwork prior to leaving. Will bring it to location.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed tankless water heater has an error message and water is at 77F after running for several minutes.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed shredded mozzarella opened yesterday opened and no date marking.
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. Spoke to representative on phone at 239.229.9825. Debbie stated that former employee removed all paperwork prior to leaving. Will bring it to location.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Spoke to representative on phone at 239.229.9825. Debbie stated that former employee removed all paperwork prior to leaving. Will bring it to location.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 77F after letting water run for several minutes.
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. Spoke to representative on phone at 239.229.9825. Debbie stated that former employee removed all paperwork prior to leaving. Will bring it to location.
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. Spoke to representative on phone at 239.229.9825. Debbie stated that former employee removed all paperwork prior to leaving. Will bring it to location.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed hose to sanitizer not touching sanitizer in container. Quaternary was at 0ppm at three compartment sink. Hose was placed into sanitizer and dispenser was now dispensing quaternary at 300ppm.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
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. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated grease and dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Spoke to representative on phone at 239.229.9825. Debbie stated that former employee removed all paperwork prior to leaving. Will bring it to location.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen and cook's line sticky.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to prepare a grilled cheese sandwich without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Employee then washed hands before putting on gloves to complete task.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mesh screen and empty soda can in hand washing sink. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled during inspection.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter attached to ice machine dated 07/13/2020.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on shelf above build table. Operator inverted items during inspection.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed in use stainless steel knife on cutting board with broken tip by the blade. Operator voluntarily discarded knife during inspection.
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.