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PECULIAR PLAY CAFE

8750 GLADIOLUS DR UNIT 6, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-689-5330

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607985
Grade history
SEP 25
NOV 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Soup 133F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over packages of ready to eat prosciutto. Operator switched raw shell eggs on bottom drawer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Soup 133F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5

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.