Peter's German Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
Peter's German Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Peter's German Cafe on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/licensing/planreview/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed one food handler certificate and 3 employees working not including the manager. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tank by coffee machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-11-4
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution stored on the floor. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-38-4
52
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 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 dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle lacking label at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training certificates not available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed that salmon lox on menu is not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peter's German Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peter's German Cafe on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Peter's German Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Peter's German Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Peter's German Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Peter's German Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Peter's German Cafe 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 Peter's German Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peter's German Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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