WAHOO WILLIES
645 B OLD SAN CARLOS BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.850.9451
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024027416 | Apr 2, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles behind bar have a mold like substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Risotto, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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/. William Ignatti certified on 05-15-2020 and expired 05-15-2025
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored directly above ready to eat chicken wings in small prep reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler were 10 - 4 ounce filets of ahi tuna with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing, that were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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/. William Ignatti certified on 05-15-2020 and expired 05-15-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoops for inside container of parmesan. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler were 10 - 4 ounce filets of ahi tuna with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing, that were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pounds of Mahi Mahi that was thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging clearly stated to remove from package prior to thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in soda nozzle behind bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 pounds of Mahi Mahi that was thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging clearly stated to remove from package prior to thawing.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line used as a dump sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop for parmesan cheese in expo cooler. Operator removed ramekin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room that is sued by employees
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator the need for glove change and hand washing
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat prepared potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 11-02-2023
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Elizabeth Sadler 11-29-2018 and expired on 11-29-2023
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked at server station with ice tea lids. Operator removed lids.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Designated hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sautéed vegetable medley in reach in cooler, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. To go cup containing cash stored in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop stored lay in pancake batter in walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler behind bar.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without any hand washing began to unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above carrot cake and onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink across from cooks,line blocked with cases of liquor.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. W bowl used as scoop inside flour bin on expo line. Operator removed bowl.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna on cooks line and walk in cooler, thawed while still under reduced oxygen packaging. Discussed proper thawing with operator. Operator cut packages open to allow oxygen to enter.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk in freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in cold rail of cooks line stored with food. Operator discarded drink.
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.