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
4 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
Floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler.
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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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart.
Box of single-service paper bag stored on floor. Operator removed the box to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by soda machine.
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Garbage on the ground and pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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