Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
2015-b W First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901Steve B's Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers has accumulated 59 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections (January 2026, December 2024, March 2023), and food condition violations were cited in at least 4 separate inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following the identification of one intermediate violation, with a prior inspection on January 5, 2026 issuing a warning after 12 violations including multiple employee health policy and food condition findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers had?
- Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers find?
- Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Steve'b Waterfront Cafe in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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