Fort Myers, Lee County

STEVE'B WATERFRONT CAFE

2015-B W FIRST ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 13, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 24425756

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Operator does not have food handler certificates on site for food handling employees. Admin Complaint

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 24279701

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. A copy of written procedures were provided to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24279699

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

11-26-1

Detail 24279702

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24279700

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in reach in cooler no date marking, operator states less than 7 days. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24279703

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy during inspection to post in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23664234

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. Provided operator with printed copy. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23664233

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. Operator signed form. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23664235

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23427957

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02C-02-5

Detail 23427956

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and hamburgers not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.

51-11-4

Detail 23427958

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

22-08-4

Detail 23427955

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 22732933

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with printed copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22403543

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. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22403544

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with printed copy. Warning

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22403548

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 21846553

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21846554

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. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21846555

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Stephen Brantner expired as of 10/27/2022. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21846552

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

11-26-1

Detail 21846556

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. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21846551

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walk by dish washing area as not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 20639724

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment.

38-07-4

Detail 20639723

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in dining area, operator discarded light bulbs because fixture is no longer in use. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 20314514

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food prep area. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20314516

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed part of ceiling tile missing around air vent in dining area.

06-01-5

Detail 20314515

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in Three Compartment Sink. Operator began running water over items. Corrected On-Site