Inspection Report

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DIXIE FISH CO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3715907
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754400
DBPR license4606816

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing. Discussed with employee and operator,proper hand washing and required glove change **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table shelf, garlic butter (62 F – Cold Holding) per operator butter was removed from refrigerator less than 2 hours prior. Operator return to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb underneath dish machine table with hose attached and no vacuum breaker present. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-12-2026 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags retained within the last 90 days are marked with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-12-2026

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of soda fountain around dispenser nozzles has a mold like build up.

#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 26 of 28 employee certificates expired in June of 2026 or earlier. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-12-2026

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at end of cooks line and at dish machine table.

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On kitchen prep table.

#2Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food.Employee eating Lorna Doone cookies in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.