Chao Cajun F93
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
43
Score
Chao Cajun F93 has been inspected 17 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Chao Cajun F93's latest score of 43 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall/on soap dispenser. The operator cleaned area and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and go straight to cook line without washing hands. The operator stopped employee and had them wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Operator states raw chicken and potatoes were in walk in cooler since following day and discarded. The operator iced down the cut leafy greens, and cooked noodles. Observed cooked noodles (68F - Cold Holding); brown rice (63F - Cold Holding)outside of refrigeration on cook line. The operator states the items had been out less than 1 hour and were moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Zuejeily Gonzalez has been there 2 months and does not have proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in and around the mop sink. The operator cleaned sink and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
43
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (93F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Operator states it has been there for less than 2 hours and reheated in oven. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in marinade (54F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. The operator states the chicken was prepped an hour prior and iced it down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal cell phone and then scoop rice into a single service container without handwash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated employee and washed hands prior to putting on gloves. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into kitchen, put on apron and handled a clean pan. Stopped and had employee wash hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink 0ppm, operator remixed to 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in sink across from handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by pans sitting on floor, the operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed health reporting agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Zuejeily Gonzalez has been there 2 months and does not have proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food above prep table. Observed employee phone above prep table and cooked potatoes. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service containers stored next to handwash sink at front counter exposed to splash. **Warning**
25-22-4
18
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys stored above prep area on cook line. The operator moved the items. Observed open employee beverage on prep table on cook line and prep table in kitchen, the operator moved the beverages.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
95
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed operator make bare hand contact with ready to eat pasta cooling in the 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the pasta. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut leafy greens (75F - Cold Holding) at cook line, the operator discarded the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (75F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) on cook line. The operator discarded the cut leafy greens, and placed the pasta in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (109F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) stored in metal pans in kitchen. The operator states he was hot holding until moving to front for service. Observed cooked potato (113F - Hot Holding) on cook line. The operator relocated the items to the walk in cooler for cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, stainless steel cleaner stored over prep area and open food on cook line. The operator relocated the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch inside of garbage can with gloves and did not wash hands before returning to work. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator make bare hand contact with ready to eat pasta cooling in the 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the pasta. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee involved in prep and cook of food wearing a sweatband on wrist, the employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys stored above prep area on cook line. The operator moved the items. Observed open employee beverage on prep table on cook line and prep table in kitchen, the operator moved the beverages.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
29
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen as blocked by items stored in sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent over walk in cooler as damaged. Mall is currently undergoing repairs/renovations.
36-32-5
78
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
90
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach under reach in freezer unit by dishwashing are. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed one live roach on wall near broom and dustpan storage. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed 1 live roach on wall by 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on right side of hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
74
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach under reach in freezer unit by dishwashing are. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed one live roach on wall near broom and dustpan storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead cockroach in mop sink, 1 dead cockroach on floor under prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle by grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on right side of hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from condenser unit in walk in cooler unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
67
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed water dripping from ceiling of cooler unit. Operator has called repair service for unit, and service is scheduled for Saturday. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed water still draining from vent in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); ambient air (53F - Cold Holding); garlic (53F - Cold Holding). Operator states that unit has been open for extended period of time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed in walk in cooler bourbon chicken at 48F - Cold Holding. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed water dripping from ceiling of cooler unit. Operator has called repair service for unit, and service is scheduled for Saturday. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee adjust hat, then return to food preparation of bourbon chicken. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); ambient air (53F - Cold Holding); garlic (53F - Cold Holding). Operator states that unit has been open for extended period of time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: rice (117F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding). Operator states all items have only been out for 30 minutes. Operator began moving items to coolers or began reheating on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor from condenser unit in to floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
50
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler: ambient air (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); green beans (45F - Cold Holding); cut squash (46F - Cold Holding); bourbon sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler has been left open for an extended period of time due to morning prep. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed to Operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at front counter. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from water filter. **Warning**
29-03-4
61
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee drop dishes on floor then pick up dishes and return to food prep without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach floating in rinse stage of 3 compartment sink. Operator drained sink and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
78
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler: cut carrots (59F - Cold Holding); peas and carrots (61F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding); ambient air (62F - Cold Holding). Operator states that items have been in the cooler for 1.5 hours and began moving items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
70
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator is actively unloading truck and undergoing food preparation for lunch service. Operator instructed employees to keep cooler shut after the truck is unloaded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chao Cajun F93 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chao Cajun F93 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chao Cajun F93?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chao Cajun F93.
How does Chao Cajun F93 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Chao Cajun F93 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Chao Cajun F93's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chao Cajun F93 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chao Cajun F93 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chao Cajun F93 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chao Cajun F93 is inspected around five times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants