Islands Pancake House

2801 Estero Blvd Unit P, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Islands Pancake House appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cooks line: eggs (ambient) (69 F - Cold Holding) per operatpr eggs were removed from refrigeration one hour prior. Emailed operatpr Time As Control form **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cook crack raw shelled eggs and then continue to prepare food without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator and observed proper glove change. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

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. Melchior and Primo, per operatpr hired more than 60 days prior and do not have food handler certification.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine.

41-17-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink (Quaternary exceeds 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over. Flour quesadillas in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler with food to be served to the public. Operator moved employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Aug 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Islands Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Islands Pancake House on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Islands Pancake House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Islands Pancake House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Islands Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Islands Pancake House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Islands Pancake House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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