Lindys Cafe

13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Lindys Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Lindys Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by tray of bagels. Operator removed tray. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving above sodas in back dry storage area.

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream cheese 60F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on on maintaining 41F or below. Operator placed cream cheese on metal tray. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pat 70F less than 1 hour. Operator put butter on metal tray and placed in reach in freezer. Rechecked temperature at 37F before leaving inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sinks reaching 82F (waited 3 minutes). Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

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.

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lindys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lindys Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lindys Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lindys Cafe.

How does Lindys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Lindys Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Lindys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lindys Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lindys 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 Lindys Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lindys Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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