GATORBITES TAIL & ALE
20351 SUMMERLIN RD #120-121, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.267.1317
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator with written procedures.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm in kitchen. Operator primed sanitizer, called technician, and will use working dish machine at bar.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense coleslaw. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's restroom toilet not flushing. Operator in the process of fixing.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at wait station and reach in coolers at bar.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar dishmachine. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine at bar, called technician, and will use working dishmachine in main kitchen.
Employee dried hands on towel after washing. Operator switched to napkins.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with orange. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line/dishwash area. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed sunglasses.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath fryers. Observed buildup of debris in floor in back dry storage areas. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor in back dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with green peppers in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and rice in all in cooler not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator in air drying containers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath fryers.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer. Educated operator on fixing light in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator changed sanitizer. Operator will use working dishmachine in kitchen until dishmachine at bar is fixed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at bar 200 ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
May 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator washed hands.
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 operator with written procedures.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressing. Operator removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen onion rings stored on floor in walk in freezer and containers of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on storing food 6 inches off of floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters and sides of fryers.
Observed cooled chicken wings not covered in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at dishmachines in kitchen and at bar 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration.
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.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Educated operator on having warm water for hand washing.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior right corner of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms. Educated operator on having self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit. Educated operator on having gap sealed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives and forks.
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.