Charley's Cabana Bar
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Charley's Cabana Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Charley's Cabana Bar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza prep station. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza paddle stored on floor. Operator removed pizza paddle. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Small reach in cooler in corner at pizza prep station.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Bar **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza prep station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at pizza prep station. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jan 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along walls underneath shelving and equipment.
36-73-4
82
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wire basket stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed basket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks in kitchen, bar, and restrooms. Educated operator in importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of inverting containers. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wire baskets stored in hand wash sinks at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station and hand wash sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Cabana Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Cabana Bar on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Cabana Bar?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Cabana Bar.
How does Charley's Cabana Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Charley's Cabana Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Charley's Cabana Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Cabana Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charley's Cabana Bar 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 Charley's Cabana Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Cabana Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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