Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE ORIGINAL SHRIMP DOCK

2500 MAIN STREET · FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County · FL 33931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 2, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3180783
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7864039
DBPR license4606345

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 2, 2022 5:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 4, 2022 10:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw ground beef stored above seafood on the cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in excess of 50 rodent droppings through out the dish room and kitchen; under cooking equipment, on shelves on the cooks line where plates ready for service are held and on bus carts where clean plates are stored . Rodent droppings also observed on the floor underneath flour bins on the expo line. Observed in excess of 50 rodent droppings in the dining room on ledges, booth seats, under booths. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the dry storage room where food and single serve items are stored. Also 5 droppings observed inside a box of single use bamboo skewers. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings behind the bar inside the dining room. Additionally observed approximately 40 droppings on decorative awning in the dining room across from the dining room bar. Observed 10 rodent droppings under the host stand on the floor and on the floor at the main entrance. Observed 5 rodent droppings at the Sunset bar located SW side of the restaurant. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the performers stage inside the dining room. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks are evident on the wood above the decorative awning across form the dining room bar. Observed rodent rub marks on the booth back in the dining room (operator states it is table 26). Observed additional rodent rub marks on a pvc pipe located above the hand sink in the dish room. Evidence of gnawing was present on the wood at booth 26 and on the woodwork above the decorative awning in the dining room across from the bar. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose on a splitter in the kitchen without vacuum breakers **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws inside the drain of the hand sink next to the dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training on site. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle behind the bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a ramekin being used as a scoop on the cooks line in pizza sauce. Operator removed the ramekin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages inside a cooler and on prep table. Operator threw away drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled wiping cloth in use in the kitchen on the cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on the cooks line with labels. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.