Inspection Report

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DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD

2027 LINHART AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1326576
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10941088
DBPR license4651234

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the reach in freezer, the operator corrected while on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. The operator discarded the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs and cream cheese stored at front counter at room temperature. The operator discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (53F – Cold Holding) near 3 compartment sink, the operator stated it has been out less than an hour and placed in cooker. Observed cream cheese at room temperature, operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid stored next to corn bread and pasta, the operator moved to a safe area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.