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SCHNITZEL HOUSE

17274 SAN CARLOS BLVD #208, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.437.8664

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604584
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door locked with slide bolt
/46-04-4
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, per operator opened 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used for other purposes. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-27-2025
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit doors locked. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
/46-04-4/Corrected On-Site
May 27, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen area hand sink used for other purposes
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Basic/14-55-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door dead bolted from the inside. Operator unlocked door.
/46-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly/incorrectly date marked. Coleslaw sauce dated 11-23-2024 Per operator, date mark was incorrect and operator placed correct date.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat cake in reach in cooler. Operator moved to,proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from inspection dated 12%19-2023
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat desserts in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Two newest employees have not signed the reporting agreement. Both completed and signed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind front counter next to draft beer system. Repeat from 06-29-2023
Basic/51-11-4

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.