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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon 44F cold hold, American cheese 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved time/temperature control for safety foods to colder part of walk in cooler and turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by fry oil collection machine and flour bin.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.
Basic 6
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of having a hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in back food prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.