HANEY'S CAFE
18011 S TAMIAMI TRL, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-437-1120
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs on ice.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hoses.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cornbeef hash 51F cold hold, precooked sausage 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked foods in walk in freezer not date marked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and keys on reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone and keys.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated dust on fan in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator added more water. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used as dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Educated operator on the importance of having measuring device for dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Educated operator on importance of discarding cracked containers.
Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed sponge.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked chicken in walk in freezer. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Educated operator on importance of cleaning exterior of dish machine. Operator cleaned.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs on ice.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust on reach in cooler fan guard. Upright reach in cooler at end of cook line.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over hash browns in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of raw shell eggs. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse cloth. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
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. Operator completed form.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed containers of raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers. Operator moved eggs to proper location.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food in dry storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub sponge stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed scrub sponge.
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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near mop sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at wait station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dry storage reach in cooler in wait station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.