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7700 CYPRESS LAKE DR., Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-980-1148
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/2023.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw chicken containers stored over peeled plantains. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near serving window. Operated stored single service containers inverted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; on 10/01/2025. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection.
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container. Operator removed food container.
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean hose connection to food truck leaking.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over bread. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor.
Single-service food containers box improperly stored on floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Food manager certification expired on 08/08/2024. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; Raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Food manager certification expired on 08/08/2024. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/2023.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the prep counter in the mobile truck.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook with a watch on.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed the mobile truck license number is not on the truck.
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.