FISH TALE GRILL BY MERRICK SEAFOOD
1229 SE 47 TER · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
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 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored in dessert reach in cooler. Operator properly stored medicines. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with encrusted food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in back food prep area blocked by trash container and pressure washer. Operator removed trash container and pressure washer. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on top of soda syrup boxes. Educated operator on proper storage of personal items. Operator removed backpack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable near back walk in cooler delivery area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at cook line used by food employees. Educated operator on importance of having handwash sign. Operator placed sign at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with slime/mold-like substance on pipe above dishwash area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.