DEEP LAGOON SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE
14040 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239-689-5474
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live small flying insects at behind the fish market area by main entrance.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021001427 | Jan 7, 2021 | Feb 5, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at front service area blocked by metal tray. Operator removed tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Water pressure lacking at men's accessible restroom handwash sink that require the use of water.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 4lb cans of chili sauce dented/rusted. Operator discarded cans.
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. Operator placed bucket off of floor.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with clean napkins and silverware at server station. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to proper storage.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Soiled floors in reach in cooler.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store food. Operator removed the food.
No soap provided at handwash sink at Hand washing sink at bar. Operator provided soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under bar hand washing sink soiled with mold-like substance.
Single-service coffee filters stored improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Multiple cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live small flying insects at behind the fish market area by main entrance.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 pounds of Triple Tail Fish thawed without removing from vacuum package at prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted by ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 10 pounds of Triple Tail Fish thawed without removing from vacuum package at prep area.
Multiple cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at server station used as dump sink near office.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Big Chill and Little Chill both have raw foods included but no designation to the consumer advisory. Operator placed asterisk on menu items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in server station by office. Operator provided paper towels.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. No harvest tag for oysters at front display case. Operator located tag and placed with oysters.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken scoop (no handle) used inside bread crumb bin. Operator removed.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee eating on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs and purses stored on food rack. Repeat from 05-12-2023
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly paper on shelf above food prep area at salad station. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front hand sink in fish market area and in mens room
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