DIXIE FISH CO
714 FISHERMANS WHARF, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.208.3108
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler once container prepared beans (48 F - Cold Holding) dated 02-15-2025 and one container prepared beans (49 F - Cold Holding) dated 02-17-2025.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024068943 | Oct 2, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2024029379 | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2017033476 | Jun 2, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing. Discussed with employee and operator,proper hand washing and required glove change
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table shelf, garlic butter (62 F - Cold Holding) per operator butter was removed from refrigerator less than 2 hours prior. Operator return to reach in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb underneath dish machine table with hose attached and no vacuum breaker present. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-12-2026
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags retained within the last 90 days are marked with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-12-2026
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of soda fountain around dispenser nozzles has a mold like build up.
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. 26 of 28 employee certificates expired in June of 2026 or earlier. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-12-2026
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at end of cooks line and at dish machine table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On kitchen prep table.
Employee eating while preparing food.Employee eating Lorna Doone cookies in kitchen
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat Caesar dressing. Operator moved foods to proper storage
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach in cooler at prep table. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at dish machine, no vacuum breaker This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-23-2025
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Most recent tags not dated.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Diane B certified on 07-23-2020 and expired on 07-23-2025.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog in dining room of restaurant.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared fish dip, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
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. Mia C. Certified on 10-13-2021 and expired on 10-13-2024
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In public unisex restroom.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for hose Bibb at dish machine.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Diane Bellini certified in 07-23-2020 and expired on 07-23-2020
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda gun nozzles behind bar have a mold like substance.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee reenter kitchen and return to work on cooks line without hand washing. Discussed the need for hand washing with operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler once container prepared beans (48 F - Cold Holding) dated 02-15-2025 and one container prepared beans (49 F - Cold Holding) dated 02-17-2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler once container prepared beans (48 F - Cold Holding) dated 02-15-2025 and one container prepared beans (49 F - Cold Holding) dated 02-17-2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line used as dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator acquired one from neighboring restaurant
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf of prep table. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Operator removed
Oct 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to correct storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-15-2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic butter on time as public health control snd not time stamped. Per operator garlic butter removed from refrigeration at 11:00 AM. Operator marked food with time.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Lump crab meat removed from original packaging and not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen used as a dump sink.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain underneath hand sink in kitchen clogged and water is overflowing onto the floor.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored over ready to eat cooked stone crab and Romain lettuce in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp stored of ready to eat cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator moved all foods to proper storage.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 10-13-2023
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 10-13-2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder behind bar has a mold like substance at bottom. Operator cleaned holder.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink located next to ice machines
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach at dish machine table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in cooks line drawer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Overturned on running water.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over condensed milk in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (87 F - Cold Holding) on prep table, per operator out of refrigeration less than 2 hours. Operator placed into refrigerator to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb located outside closest to waterfront.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in the underside of the soda dispenser in front of house at nozzle area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath hand washing sink at back prep area and behind bar.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of creama inside reach in cooler for employee use.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed phone.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-20-2023
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Three compartment sink used for ware-washing at open air bar
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.