Breakfast Bros NY Cafe

12541 Metro Pkwy Ste 5, Fort Myers, FL 33966 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607542

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 41 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 6 basic
-39
Administrative complaint on Sep 15, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score41

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep152026

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 15, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
14 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed operator cooking bacon on portable flat top grill outside rear exit. Observed butter (72°F - Cold Holding) in kitchen and front counter.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed butter (72°F - Cold Holding) in kitchen and at front counter. The operator discarded. Observed milk (47°F - Cold Holding); half & half (46°F - Cold Holding) at self service coffee area in dining room.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw beef stored over cinnamon rolls in walk in freezer. Observed raw beef stored over tortilla wraps in walk in cooler.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Intermediate4
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Provided employee health reporting agreement form via email.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid in office.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen door to hallway removed, as well as convection oven, a hood system is installed where door was. The renovation was not complete, provided plan review information to the operator.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed powdered sugar unlabeled in kitchen.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed box of cinnamon rolls not covered in walk in freezer.
  Food being prepared outside.
  Observed operator cooking bacon on portable flat top grill outside rear exit. See stop sale.
  Administrative complaint
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed bin of bagels stored on floor outside walk in freezer.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  Observed partially eaten bagel on prep table in kitchen.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed cell phone on prep table in kitchen.
Reporting only1
- Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
  For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank stored in hallway near bathrooms.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.