PIRATE HOOK SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN
4065 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed cornmeal/flour stored in non-food grade plastic garbage cans.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (60F – Cold Holding) out of refrigeration in dry frying mix. The operator discarded the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (60F – Cold Holding) out of refrigeration in dry frying mix. Observed raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw catfish (48F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from fryers. The operator states it was placed in the cooler today from walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items back to walk in cooler until the reach in cooler is corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Basic 9
13-04-4Basic – 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker cups used as scoops in breading mix. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near exit door. The operator secured the tanks with a chain. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents above prep table and 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided in women's restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system heavily coated in grease. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket in mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:41 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.