Cardoos Catering With Distinction
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Cardoos Catering With Distinction stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Cardoos Catering With Distinction's latest score of 90 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line. Employee removed his bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near dry storage. Operator removed oil container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Aug 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers through out kitchen with food debris and soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above walk in freezer in kitchen across from cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards that are grooved and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of back door going out side to dumpster **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed next to dish machine missing floor tiles, with exposed non sealed concrete **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs and storing properly.
10-20-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There are damaged and missing ceiling tiles over the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a gap along the entirety of the bottoms of the back door to the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are damaged and missing floor tiles in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
95
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on eggs. Per operator, eggs have been out for 2 hours. Establishment has been open for less than 2 hours.
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over walkin freezer is in disrepair. Repeat 1/03/2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile by dish machine is in disrepair. Repeat 1/03/2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen shrimp on floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in area where walk-in cooler and storage freezers are located is not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent. Operator started changing out tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-37-5
95
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Feta cheese spread not date marked in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back by oven blocked by large white chest freezer. Operator moved freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above non operational walk in cooler, hallway behind kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler are rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cardoos Catering With Distinction last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cardoos Catering With Distinction on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cardoos Catering With Distinction?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cardoos Catering With Distinction.
How does Cardoos Catering With Distinction compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Cardoos Catering With Distinction most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Cardoos Catering With Distinction's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cardoos Catering With Distinction have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cardoos Catering With Distinction 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 Cardoos Catering With Distinction inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cardoos Catering With Distinction is inspected around four times per year on average.
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