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PIRATE SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN

3523 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 419.512.4681

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607936
Grade history
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near walk in cooler; Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator Cole slaw stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed Cole slaw to other reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near walk in cooler; Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator Cole slaw stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed Cole slaw to other reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
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Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored the single service food containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2026 · Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw fish stored over sauces. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/ Abdallah Ayaad; expired on 12/01/25. No any other CFM available.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Box of single-service paper bag stored on floor. Operator removed the box to proper storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near triple sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw meat container stored over ranch dressing containers. Operator moved raw meat container to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by soda machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4
Garbage on the ground and pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled near by kitchen entrance. Operator labeled the container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.