REAL SEAFOOD CO
8001 PLAZA DEL LAGO F03, Estero FL 33928 · 734-646-2344
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1.25 pounds of cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler date marked 8/25 today is 9/2. Operator discarded shrimp.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 dented cans of Sacramento tomato juice. Onserved 4 cans of dented full red tomato purée. Operator segregated eggs for credit.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 raw shell egg cracked in the bulk case of eggs in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded egg.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not secured, operator moved tanks to a secure location.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice stick on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator removed ice stick.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on side of ice machine shelf which is soiled. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets at the main bar soiled, especially on the bev air 2 drawer unit.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal 1/9 pan in bulk in use sugar container.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with bracelets and watches.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guards in use for staff Preparing food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer, operator states repair service was called.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in and reach in gaskets soiled.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes not wash hands and change gloves when going from dirty to clean.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1.25 pounds of cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler date marked 8/25 today is 9/2. Operator discarded shrimp.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1.25 pounds of cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler date marked 8/25 today is 9/2. Operator discarded shrimp.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels and oyster tags not date marked with last date used.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with build up of food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed serving spoon in the horseradish in the oyster station no stored above the horseradish. Operator removed utensil.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink on the cold side of the cook line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in the kitchen soda dispenser. Operator removed scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven door handles.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution on the floor in the prep kitchen area. Operator moved bucket to be cleaned and changed.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection 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.