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SMOKIN OYSTER BREWERY

340 OLD SAN CARLOS BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239 373-4115

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats89
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604594
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw scallops in walk in cooler Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside ice chute of frozen drink machine behind bar. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container inside hand sink on cooks line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, per operator prepared on 07-09 not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler near dish machine not segregated and labeled for food to be served to the public. Operator labeled and segregated
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp stored directly over ready to eat diced onions and tomatoes. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
High priority/08A-14-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored directly over ready to eat diced onions and tomatoes. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw scallops in walk in cooler Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator is dating tags when case is opened, not when last oyster is served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath bar hand sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cooks line. Discussed with employee they cannot eat in food preparation area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with clean dishes on shelf in dish machine area.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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); Operator set up three Triple Sink: (Quaternary 200ppm) This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-20-2025
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat broccoli in walk in cooler Operator moved foods to proper storage. Raw shrimp stored directly over ready to eat broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On ice machine near bar entrance and under prep sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line. Operator removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Grouper thawed in triple sink, no running water. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. D ishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator set up triple sink: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) for sanitizing
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat chicken wings. Operator moved food to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink no vacuum breakers present
High priority/29-34-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 exceeds 200ppm). Technician adjusted to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site

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