PARROT KEY CARIBBEAN GRILL & BAR
2500 MAIN ST, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-463-3257
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018046870 | Aug 2, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2018022996 | Apr 26, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at outer bar have a mold like build ip
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial employee beverages in reach in coolers Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm)
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. NyQuil stored on shelf with food on cooks line. Operator removed and stored medicine properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat prepared chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 dozen eggs in a food container on prep table, per operator had been out of refrigeration for over 4 hours. eggs (ambient) (73 F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 dozen eggs in a food container on prep table, per operator had been out of refrigeration for over 4 hours. eggs (ambient) (73 F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup inside soda nozzles at bar service wells.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line shrimp (51 F - Cold Holding); grouper (47 F - Cold Holding), operator had just cleaned inside of cooler and food was removed. Operator iced down foods to rapidly chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insect killer on top of microwave. Operator moved to proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in multiple food containers. Operator removed all ramekins.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on trash can in pantry station. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of personal medicine stored on expo line above food prep table. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine (right hand side unit) has a mold like substance inside bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on expo line. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and other personal items stored on dish room shelf above clean food containers.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer and in dry storage area.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one 10 can of Refried Beans and one #10 of Tomato Sauce with deeply dented rims.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of Italian Rose garlic spread (with time temperature controlled ingredients) on counter: garlic spread (84 F - Cold Holding). Per operator, spread had been out all day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of Italian Rose garlic spread (with time temperature controlled ingredients) on counter: garlic spread (84 F - Cold Holding). Per operator, spread had been out all day. Stop Sale Issued
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in blender cup area of Island Oasis mix drink machine behind bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared ribs, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in pico de gallo. Operator discarded ramekin.
Apr 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of cream of mushroom soup with rusted bottom rims
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above ready to eat pulled pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line drawer cooler salmon (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (54 F - Cold Holding); per operator food was stocked less than 2 hours prior. Operator placed ice bags on top to rapidly chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on frozen drink machine behind bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on expo prep counter. Operator removed.
Nov 27, 2023□ 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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Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Dish machine room has gaps at ceiling and no doors to prevent entrance of vermin. Repeat from 06-06-2023
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside both machines next to walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in multiple sauces on cooks line. Operator removed ramekins
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep shelf.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Coffee spoons not inverted in the server station. Operator corrected storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in dish machine area.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Dish machine room has gaps at ceiling and no doors to prevent entrance of vermin. Repeat from 06-06-2023
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Dish machine room has gaps at ceiling and no doors to prevent entrance of vermin.
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.