Fancy's Southern Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Public records show four inspections at Fancy's Southern Cafe stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Fancy's Southern Cafe's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw shrimp at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not dat marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple buckets blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the buckets from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
10-08-5
61
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. Observed tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (74F - Cold Holding); cooked egg yolk (68F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in 2 door reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated foods had been held for 2.5 hours. Ambient temperature 40, operator to monitor food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (42F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in cook line area. Observed cooked beef (42F - cold holding)); rice (41F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked green beans (49F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The operator states that the items were made the day prior. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling); cooked green beans (49F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The operator states that the items were made the day prior. **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water behind the stove on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields or covers over prep area and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind bar front. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket near mop sink not hung to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth container 0ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
41
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Peanut butter chocolate cake (64F - Cold Holding); Cookie butter banana cake (62F - Cold Holding); red velvet cake (61F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator stated the items were held over night, operator discarded items. Observed tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (74F - Cold Holding); cooked egg yolk (68F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in 2 door reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated foods had been held for 2.5 hours. Ambient temperature 40, operator to monitor food temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles.
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs stored over drink bottles in reach in cooler behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black eyed peas (46F - Cooling); cooked green beans (46F - Cooling) in glass door reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen. The above foods were date marked 8/26, operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hand wash sink behind bar front. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind bar hanging near drinks bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth container 0ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt and orange juice in plastic bottles on floor behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler near 2nd kitchen fry station.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards in the kitchen that were grooved/scored and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag of employee items on shelf with clean dishes, also observed a cell phone on cutting board 2nd kitchen prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water behind the stove on the cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop behind bar stored in touching in use bottles. The operator properly stored the ice scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 74F standing water behind the bar. The operator turned on the water for the dipper well. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in prep area of kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields or covers over prep area and three compartment sink.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind bar front.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket behind bar stored next to clean dishes.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket near mop sink not hung to dry.
42-01-4
17
Jun 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fancy's Southern Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fancy's Southern Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Fancy's Southern Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Fancy's Southern Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Fancy's Southern Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fancy's Southern Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fancy's Southern Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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