BOATHOUSE FORT MYERS TIKI BAR & GRILL
17051 STATE RD 31, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-332-2628
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw hamburgers under the raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers rolls (56F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed ice on all raw items. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The manager placed ice on raw items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line ambient temperature 50F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed water leakage from light fixture in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back beside 2 compartment sink being used as dumping ice. The manager discussed the purpose of handwashing sink with staff to only be used as handwashing and only handwashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink bar. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink in bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in storage room. The manager removed bottles of water from off the floor.
Open dumpster lid. The manager has dumpster lid closed during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The manager doubled bucket sanitizer bucket.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey burgers over raw steaks in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw turkey burgers beside the raw chicken under the raw steaks in reach-in cooler under the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area used as dump sink. The manager educated staff on proper use of handwashing sink.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave above prep table reach-in cooler in need of repairs (missing face place).
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. Emailed GM the Oyster Consumer Advisory HR Form 5025-131. The GM posted Oyster Consumer during Inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 is unable to locate forms at time of inspection. All employees on duty at time of inspection signed form.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 missing ceiling tiles near dry storage room. Operator states ceiling tiles are on order, and that the original tiles were damaged due to a water leak that has already been repaired.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken faucet on hand wash sink by ice machines. Operator has already contacted repair service.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The manager removed sanitizer bucket from under handwashing sink in kitchen.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Operator was unable to locate procedures at the time of inspection. Operator printed form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked peppers and onions prepared on site as not date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink in ice machine area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in mango salsa. Operator discarded item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup of ice in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets near food pass through window.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 1 open employee drink in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded item.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in ice machine area as in disrepair.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.