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COLDWATER OYSTER MARKET

5611 SIX MILE COMMERCIAL CT · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3418879
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8607813
DBPR license4607148

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat potatoes in walk-in cooler. The cook moved the ready to eat potato's to top shelf and raw steak beside the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn beef (54F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded corn beef and cooked potatoes . **Corrected On-Site **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef (54F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded corn beef and cooked potatoes . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals stored near utensils. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The owner showed proof of order of chemical test strip. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink. The owner placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – 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. The owner placed the oyster consumer Advisory at hostess stand. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic21-17-4

Basic – Clean linens stored on floor on cook line.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed built up grease on stove top.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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