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LINDYS CAFE

13880 SHELL POINT PLAZA, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-225-2954

Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 3 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607586
Grade history
NOV 23
OCT 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream cheese 60F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on on maintaining 41F or below. Operator placed cream cheese on metal tray.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by tray of bagels. Operator removed tray.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving above sodas in back dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5
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Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 9, 2023Inspection 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. Observed Cream cheese 60F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on on maintaining 41F or below. Operator placed cream cheese on metal tray.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation

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.