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PIRATE SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN

3523 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3661918
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13509754
DBPR license4607936

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw fish stored over sauces. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abdallah Ayaad; expired on 12/01/25. No any other CFM available. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic25-05-4

Basic – Box of single-service paper bag stored on floor. Operator removed the box to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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