Cafe Brazil
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
61
Score
Cafe Brazil has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Cafe Brazil trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer near cook line ; raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef steaks. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm sanitizer, not at proper minimum strength. Operator stopped using dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance near dishmachine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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 with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured next to beer cooler behind bar.
51-11-4
Basic - 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. Observed tilapia commercially processed thawing in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler. Discussed proper thawing process for fish packaged this way. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle for cold water missing for hand washing sink across from dishwasher.
29-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass with no handle used as scoop in bulk sugar in dry storage area. Operator removed from sugar during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice in stand up reach in cooler with glass doors. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf and rice to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with food contact surface up in basket next to three compartment sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic container by front counter with no label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Brazil on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Brazil.
How does Cafe Brazil compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Cafe Brazil most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Cafe Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Brazil have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Brazil means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Brazil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Brazil is inspected around three times per year on average.
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