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GATORBITES TAIL & ALE

20351 SUMMERLIN RD #120-121 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3327491
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346748
DBPR license4605590

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at dishmachines in kitchen and at bar 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Educated operator on having warm water for hand washing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior right corner of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms. Educated operator on having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit. Educated operator on having gap sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives and forks. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.