LETTUCE SEA CAFE
1400 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 443 416-4688
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
4 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operstor drained and refilled sink to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Julie Nelms certified on 06-18-2020 and expired on 06-18-2025.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk, per operator, was opened 5 days prior not date marked. Operatpr dated container
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Julie Nelms certified on 06-18-2020 and expired on 06-18-2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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