SOUTHERN CHARM BISTRO & BAKERY
10970 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 2398230009
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form and operator posted at kitchen at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored over spices. Operator removed chemical bottles to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around the vents soiled with mold like substance at kitchen.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles and vents soiled with dust in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form and operator posted at kitchen 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 reporting health agreement and operator started signing with employees at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons not stored inverted at bar area. Operator stored inverted.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign and operator posted sign at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw salmon thawing in standing water in the kitchen. Discussed operator proper thawing procedures and operator removed salmon to reach-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator stored in sanitizing solution.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area in front of beverage reach in cooler at front bar area covered with standing water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container on shelving in dry storage. Educated operator on proper labeling. Operator labeled container.
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.