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PRAWNBROKER REST & FISH MKT

13451 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 16, Fort Myers FL 33919 · (941)489-2226

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats231
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603552
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
14 live, small flying insects found under sink at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread rolls in walk in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over container of pasta. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salads 55F cold hold, cocktail sauce 56F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on handwash sink only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense yeast. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin and oil bottle at cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw fish stored over ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched containers.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease on can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled knife stored inside hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator removed knife.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
14 live, small flying insects found under sink at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw fish trays stored over cut lemons and chopped lettuce. Operator removed cut lemons and chopped lettuce to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container stored with flour container at prep area. Operator removed bleach container to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked artichoke. Operator stored cooked artichoke to top shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler; raw ground beef patties stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary tablet bottle stored over prep area. Operator removed quaternary tablets to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator removed coffee filters to proper storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored above water bottles at dry storage. Operator removed bleach gallons to chemical storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near by outside walk in cooler.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Operator removed ice scoop and placed it properly. Scoop handle in rice at dry storage. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Multiple board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator stored wiping cloth in sanitation solution
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under triple sink at bar.
Basic/36-10-4
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used to store lettuce.in walk-in cooler. Operator removed lettuce from bag and placed them in food container.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over breads in reach in freezer. Operator removed ground beef to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored knives at behind the cookline. Operator removed knives
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink at bar.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink at salad station. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands while preparing food. Discussed with operator about food preparation procedures and employee removed bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice stored next to handwashing sink that is exposed to splash at server station area.
Basic/08B-36-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored between bottles at bar. Operator removed and placed ice scoop at proper storage.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service food containers stored on floor. Operator removed from floor and placed it at dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.