DOC FORDS FORT MYERS BEACH
708 FISHERMANS WHARF, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 2397659660
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mop water dumped in ground (by evidence of soapy water) outside downstairs exterior bathroom
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at hand sink on expo line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating in dish area and end of expo/cooks line. Operator discarded all foods.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Trunk lines at downstairs Island bar, above three compartment sink and ice well has a mold like substance and dirt build up. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2026
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste lines missing for soda guns at both Long bar and Island bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2026
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In downstairs storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing song at hand sink behind Long bar.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and trunk lines above ice well at downstairs bar have a buildup inside nozzle up of dirt and a mold like substance. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-24-2025
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At downstairs Island bar and Long bar
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In downstairs storage / prep room we one can of Dole Pineapple juice and one can of Ocean Clam Juice with severely dented rims.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf next to mop sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In downstairs storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing song at hand sink behind Long bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial personal beverage in tall reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and trunk lines above ice well at downstairs bar have a buildup inside nozzle up of dirt and a mold like substance. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-24-2025
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At downstairs Island bar and Long bar
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mop water dumped in ground (by evidence of soapy water) outside downstairs exterior bathroom
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server station next to expo line used as a dump sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server station next to expo line used and outside wait station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line prep table. Operator removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soiled wood table at downstairs bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and soda trunk line are soiled and have a mold like substance above downstairs bar ice well
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator borrowed one from sister restaurant next door. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-31-2024
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48 F - Cold Holding), per operator food was just restocked. Operator iced down all food to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser at downstairs wait station has a build up of a mold like substance inside the dispenser nozzles. Also a build up inside soda nozzles behind main bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand sink to rinse wiping cloth.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator borrowed one from sister restaurant next door. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-31-2024
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to,locate file with employee food handler certificates.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple large 50# CO2 cylinders unsecured in downstairs dry storage area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee (no straw) on top of iCombi Pro oven in back prep area. Operator removed.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, two 5.5 lbs cans of quartered artichoke hearts with deeply dented rims.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee scooping ice while wearing gloves and on his cell phone. Discussed with operator and observed gloves change and proper hand washing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen behind reach in freezer and at upstairs bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at ambient temperature in three compartment sink. Operator turned in running water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator replaced sanitizer to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid eye wash on shelf on expo line above serving plates. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp spared over ready to eat ribs in reach in cooler on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from inspection dated 10-13-2023. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose connection under dish table. Also no vacuum breaker at splitter located at mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle by downstairs host stand.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank unsecured in downstairs dry storage room.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On end of cooks line on side of cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth at upstairs server station.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cooks line, raw shrimp,stored over cooked ribs and raw fish stored over cooked pork. Operator moved all food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line butter (54 F - Cold Holding), for,less than two hours. Operator moved back to refrigerator
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm) underneath back prep table near dish machine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing date of last served.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Device available but did not function during inspection.
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and they were signed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine located downstairs nearest main entrance has a mold like substance inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in coconut rum sauce and onion jam. Operator removed ramekins.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above ice bins at downstairs bars.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from table post above trash can. Operator removed tongs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's public restroom, upper level.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machines located near downstairs outside bars are unsecured and accessible by the public.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm) underneath back prep table near dish machine.
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