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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw lobster stored over ready to eat mashed potatoes. Observed bag of raw chicken stored in same container with cooked sausage in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to different location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink installed dishwash area use to fill sanitizer buckets. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
16-37-1Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink installed back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back food prep area near hand wash sink.
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from pipe from ceiling into floor above dishwash area.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of packaged raw calamari stored in floor in dishwash area. Operator placed calamari on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 122F. Educated operator in maintaining water at 135F or above. Operator placed container on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs. Operator placed sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service cups improperly stored on floor in back food prep area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw calamari thawing in standing water on floor in dishwash area.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on keeping buckets off of floor. Operator placed bucket on counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:23 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.