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DOC FORDS FORT MYERS BEACH

708 FISHERMANS WHARF · FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County · FL 33931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3702010
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740485
DBPR license4602987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 3

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored directly over raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line drawer shrimp (50 F – Cold Holding); ribs (50 F – Cold Holding), per operator less two hours. Operator iced down food to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two partial gallons of paint stored on same shelf with container of panko bread crumbs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment's menu advertises "Oysters On The Half Shell – Fresh Gulf Oysters, shucked to order…" 50% of establishment's available harvest tags show original shippers Cert as MD-116-SP with a harvest location of MD 043 designating as harvested from Maryland. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in downstairs prep area

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in downstairs prep area.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of guacamole on cooks line. Operator discarded ramekin **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in downstairs prep room has water damage and paint is flaking onto prep table. Advised operator to discontinue food preparation until ceiling is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster at long bar, island bar and main bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-21-2026 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.