MCGREGOR CAFE
4305 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-936-1771
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) on ice at the server wait station. The operator relocated to a reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016058576 | Nov 30, 2016 | Jan 12, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic container for flour mixture stored in a non-food grade container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense quinoa and vegetables.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula stored between prep sink and wall in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs at either bathroom sink.
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate8 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 on cook line without washing hands. Educated employee and hands washed before putting on gloves.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap, stopped and educated employee who properly washed hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic container for flour mixture stored in a non-food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed employee store raw shell eggs over hollandaise sauce in reach in cooler. Educated employee and they relocated the eggs.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at cook line under no refrigeration. The operator states they have been out less than 30 minutes and relocated to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quiche (49F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); quinoa and vegetables (49F - Cold Holding); meat and potato hash (47F - Cold Holding); egg wash (74F - Cold Holding). Observed cut melon (45F - Cold Holding), cheese (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator relocated items to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored on shelf next to dry goods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill up pot with water at handwash sink in kitchen. Educated employee on proper handwash sink usage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The operator moved paper towels beside sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training on personal phones during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple quiche in walk in cooler date marked 5/7 but prepared on 5/6. The operator corrected the date marks during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense quinoa and vegetables.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula stored between prep sink and wall in kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs and other utensils stored within splash zone of handwash sink in kitchen. The operator relocated the items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table in kitchen. The employee removed the item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed beverage and purse stored above dry goods in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator relocated the tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar near dry storage area. The operator removed the item.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs at either bathroom sink.
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Mar 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) on ice at the server wait station. The operator relocated to a reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored above soda fountain. The operator relocated the items.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 had all employees on staff sign form.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on cook line and on top of reach-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters above coffee machine unprotected. The coffee filters was placed into container.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured. Operator chained tanks.
Dec 7, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler by hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage.
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