KASHS CAFE
18900 N TAMIAMI TR, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-567-0300
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Observed employee named Andy employed over 60 days unable to provide proof of food handler training. Sole employee working in kitchen at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook line. All other sinks in establishment have hot water at 85F and above.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by water heater.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook line with no hair restraint.
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vial of medicine in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed item.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Tomato paste and 1-#10 can of Corned beef hash on dunnage rack in dry storage/dish area outside manager office with deep dents along the rims. Operator removed items from circulation.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with bare hands then pick up cooked ready to eat bacon with bare hands and put on plate to serve to customer without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with employee.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with bare hands then pick up cooked ready to eat bacon with bare hands and put on plate to serve to customer.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw ground beef stored in reach in cooler at server station over bottled cranberry juice. Employee moved item to bottom shelf and isolated.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat deli turkey stored on same tray of raw ground beef. Operator moved turkey to separate shelf with ready to eat items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat corned beef hash in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 7/26 exceeding 7 days after opening. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items held above 41F overnight in reach in cooler on cook line per Operator: Sliced ham 45F, Sliced provolone and American cheeses 48F, Sliced tomatoes 44F, Raw ground beef 51F, Cut Leafy greens 50F, Corned beef hash 47F Cooked pork sausage links 53F, Cooked pork sausage patties 53F, Cottage cheese 50F, Chicken salad with grapes 49F, Cut melon 44F, Shredded cheese 46F, Cole slaw 50F, Tuna salad 48F, Raw pork chops 57F, Sliced bologna 54F, Pooled eggs 47F. Operator discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items held above 41F overnight in reach in cooler on cook line per Operator: Sliced ham 45F, Sliced provolone and American cheeses 48F, Sliced tomatoes 44F, Raw ground beef 51F, Cut Leafy greens 50F, Corned beef hash 47F Cooked pork sausage links 53F, Cooked pork sausage patties 53F, Cottage cheese 50F, Chicken salad with grapes 49F, Cut melon 44F, Shredded cheese 46F, Cole slaw 50F, Tuna salad 48F, Raw pork chops 57F, Sliced bologna 54F, Pooled eggs 47F
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed reconstituted hash browns using hot water above 140F per instructions according to Operator states item out at room temperature for less than 2 hours no time stamp. Returned to reach in cooler ambient temperature 38F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty utensils stored inside hand washing sink on cook line.
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. Observed employee named Andy employed over 60 days unable to provide proof of food handler training. Sole employee working in kitchen at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink on cook line. All other sinks in establishment have hot water at 85F and above.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by water heater.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf next to condiments in server side station. Employee removed beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open purse sitting on shelf with condiments in server side station. Employee moved purse.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook line with no hair restraint.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands after handling raw eggs on cook line. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with Operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container, no handle, used as a scoop in bulk flour back prep kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open Red Bull on shelf above prep area in main kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing bracelets and a watch while preparing food.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener in prep area with buildup of food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink on cook's line. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid stored in wire rack over three compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in floor in front of walk in cooler door.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a bracelet and watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line without a hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of debris in gaskets of reach in freezer on cook's line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected in server dessert station area.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed one shell egg with cracked shell in egg flat. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed raw shell eggs on counter next to flat top. Operator states eggs out for an hour. Operator placed eggs in reach 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 with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
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 DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled by three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some water staining on ceiling tiles in hallway by wait station.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in one of the 2 unisex bathrooms.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Operator stated they have purchased new ceiling tiles and showed me the tiles stored by manager office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter in dishwasher area. Employee removed item during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line preparing food no hair restraint. Operator had employee put on hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of potatoes and onions stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on trash dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked pork sausage at 110F on cook's line. Operator stated it had been on time parameters for about 25 minutes. Operator reset timer at 3:30 to maintain time held.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in dishwasher area and dry storage not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line with no hair restraint.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters open and unprotected on shelf next to coffee machine. Operator covered filters during inspection.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed full water pitchers around hand washing sink on server's station no splash guard.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table across from manager's office not stored in sanitizer.
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.