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PIRATE HOOK SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN

4065 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372133
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438391
DBPR license4607069

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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

#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 chicken stored above raw fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 9 rodent droppings on top of water heater in water heater closet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler raw fish (45F – Cold Holding); raw snapper (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for an extended period of time today. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on nozzles of drink dispensers. Operator cleaned item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink drain pipe at front counter in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:24 PM.

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 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.