METRO CAFE
11215 METRO PKWY-BUILDING 8, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-849-1380
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Emailed the Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in grocery store bag in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked rice, the operator corrected the storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) in front display cooler. Operator states has been in less than 2 hours and they were relocated to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (96F - Hot Holding) on stove, educated operator needs to be held at 135 or above.
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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. Observed container of heavy cream with no date marked after opening.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler not segregated from items to be served to the public.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed chicken salad, pasta, salads and cut fruit not fully labeled with required information.
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more water.
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. Emailed the Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
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. Observed no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Emailed the document.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tong hanging on splash guard at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the tong.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at kitchen handling/preparing food item with no hair restraint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking sign. Emailed the choking sign.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at all handwash sinks in the establishment.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 printed form and had employees sign.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored on shelf next to candy bars and above slicer. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet by 2 compartment sink when faucet is running.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes then return to work without washing hands or changing gloves.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest control device above ice machine.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide device above ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ob container used as a scoop in bulk bin of beans on top of reach in cooler unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over tall reach in cooler on cook line.
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.