SUMMERLIN CAFE
11370 SUMMERLIN SQUARE DR, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-689-4636
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line sausage patty (93 F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to rapidly cool.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018064344 | Nov 28, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat tzatziki sauce. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line sausage patty (93 F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to rapidly cool.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nick D (person in charge) has no certified food manager certification
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Prepared lasagna date marked with 07-04 was frozen and then under refrigeration but not tracked when moved to refrigeration
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank next to bulk tank outside back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris under dry storage racks.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In large three door cooler in prep kitchen
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes stored near open electrical panel.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles under dish machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-23-2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on fan guards in walk in cooler
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose for pre rinsing dishes in dish are has no vacuum breaker. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-18-25
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda gun nozzle
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked. Operator dated 10-22
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles under dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handled food containers used as scoops pickle bucket and brown gravy
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose in dish area used fro pre rinsing has no vacuum breaker at hose bibb.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm) operator diluted to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Stuffing made on site, date marked with date of production but note marked with date frozen/thawed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One prep cook without a hair restraint, cook,put on hat.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line and on back prep table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm) operator diluted to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with bleach under three compartment sink This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 06-13-2024
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food without hair restraint
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from open container on cooks line and then return to working with food. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored above fish on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage.. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-009 Refrigerator Storage (Spanish)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs on cooks line, not time marked. Per operator, eggs have been out of refrigeration for an hour. Time As Public Health Control on file and accurate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection.. Repeat from 11-20-2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at dish machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees drinking on cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees donuts stored in wait station reach in cooler with food served to guests. Operator segregated and labeled personal food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor drain covers damaged posing a trip hazard in front of ice machine. Repeat from 11-20-2023
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard and plastic stored directly adjacent to open breaker panels.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over blueberry's and strawberries on cooks line. Raw ground beef stored over cut lettuce in tall reach in cooler on cooks line. Educated operator on proper food storage. And provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-099 Refrigeration Storage Guide in Spanish.. Repeat from 03-07-2023
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon packaged bearing labeling to remove from packaging prior to thawing, thawed still under reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs - ambient (75F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Per operator food had been removed from refrigeration 1 hour prior and is being used for service. Discussed Time As Public Health Control with operator. Repeat from 03-07-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table sausage pattyn (107 F - Hot Holding), per operator sausage was cooked 45 minutes prior and placed in double pan on steam table. Operator began reheating.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 5 cooks, and 5 servers working with food and no certified food manager present.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sergio, prep cook hired three years ago has no food handlers training.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 03-07-2023
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 03-07-2023
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad, chili and lasagna all prepared in site, per operator ore than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sharron, Susanne and Allison all have expired ServSafe certifications.
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. Salmon packaged bearing labeling to remove from packaging prior to thawing, thawed still under reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food without hair restraints. Repeat from 03-07-2023
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor drains damaged and pose a tripping hazard in front of ice machine. Repeat from 03-07-2023
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat from 03-07-2023
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On back prep table.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard used as a liner on stove top at end of cooks ine. Repeat from 03-07-2023
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