Steve'b Waterfront Cafe

2015-B W First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Steve'b Waterfront Cafe six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Steve'b Waterfront Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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**

53B-01-5

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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**

02C-02-5

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**

11-27-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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**

11-26-1

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

51-13-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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11-26-1

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**

11-27-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

50-17-3

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.

02C-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

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

22-08-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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**

51-13-4

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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**

53B-02-5

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

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steve'b Waterfront Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe.

How does Steve'b Waterfront Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Steve'b Waterfront Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Steve'b Waterfront Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Steve'b Waterfront Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Steve'b Waterfront Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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