Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters across from dishwashing area. Operator placed in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On front line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
90
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee take used drink cup with gloved hand contacting top of straw and discard it. They did not wash their hands after wards. Discussed proper hand washing with employee, who then properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Christina and Stan no proof of certified food manager both hired over 30 days. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no certified food manager present with over 12 employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functioning near deep fryers. Corrected on site **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink blocked by large stack of dirty pots and pans. Corrected on site all items were cleared. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth near iced tea dispensers not in sanitizer. Corrected on site **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink 2 way splitter added, missing 1 vacuum breaker. Hose Bibb at entrance to restaurant left side no vacuum breaker. Outside mop sink 2 way splitter added missing two vacuum breakers. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station right side left door reach-in cooler - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office right door - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office left door - raw chicken (78F - Cold Holding). All foods stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station right side left door reach-in cooler - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office right door - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler across from office left door - raw chicken (78F - Cold Holding). All foods stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table for raw chicken and walk-in cooler shelves with yellow tape, not smooth, durable, easily cleanable. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwasher. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from office, reach-in cooler across from chicken breaking station, doors cannot be kept closed, not holding proper temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
55
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaned with flour, oil, single service food bags under table across from triple sink. Operator moved to segregated storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some expired some no training, hired more than 60 days. Food handlers Annabelle, Corayma, Easton, Eddie, Fransheska, Garcia, Gavin, Emma, Rosenie, Santiago, Savannah, Susanne. Repeat from 11/28/2023, less than 60 days from last inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at fryers station handwash sink. Operator cleared jam in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in and walk-in coolers in chicken breading and frying station with accumulation of food residues. Repeat 11/28/2023. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat 11/28/2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, storages across from dishwashing area, ice machine, shelves in walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
50
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By triple sink cooked chicken soup (60F - Cold Holding) fully thawed in standing water for 2 hours. Operator placed in ice bath for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink two way splitter added, no vacuum breakers on two ends.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6Food-handlers employed more than 60 days no proof of training, Corayma, Easton, Widmarlie, Gavin, Jeff, Catherine.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster has no lid or lid open/broken. Broken lid.
33-15-4
Basic - Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee locker area with personal items directly on boxes of single service utensils, bowls, napkins in back dry storage area.
40-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes biscuit mix, containers oil stored on floor in back dry storage. In walk-in freezer food boxes and containers stored on floor and under shelving.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles to reach-in and walk-in coolers in chicken breading and frying station with accumulation of food residues.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. By triple sink observed cooked chicken soup fully thawed in standing water, per operator for 2 hours, temperature 60F. Operator immediately placed chicken soup in ice bath for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
45
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed facility under water boil notice. Facility is using filter water through water filtration. Time of inspection facility couldn't provide passing water test clear of pathogens. Stop sale food items wash with water or in used with water. 80 salads,17 fruit cup, 6 parfaits,16 lbs sliced tomatoes , 2.7 lbs grape tomatoes, 9.6 oz strawberries, 1.8 oz blueberries. 2 litters Ice coffee, 48 quart lemonade, 8 quart diet lemonade, 24 quarts unsweet tea, 6 quart sweet tea
01B-13-4
86
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
95
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker for second hose.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottle over food salad prep area. Operator discard water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered .
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake.
How does Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake 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 Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a at Cypress Lake is inspected around four times per year on average.
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