Blueway Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Blueway Cafe stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
Blueway Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
78
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: The operator did apply and plan HQ-23-7264 is under review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Time extension given for license application and plan review approval. The operator did apply and plan HQ-23-7264 is under review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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/ **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
58
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: The operator did apply and plan HQ-23-7264 is under review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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/ **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
58
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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/ **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-07-6
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blueway Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blueway Cafe on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blueway Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blueway Cafe.
How does Blueway Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Blueway Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Blueway Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blueway Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blueway Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blueway Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blueway Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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