Everglades, Collier County

DIVING PELICAN

901 COPELAND AVE S, Everglades, FL 34139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 17, 2026
City
Everglades
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 24521383

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler by the dish area raw chicken is stored above raw alligator and raw fish. Operator moved items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24521386

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the inside of the blade guard of the slicer.

31A-11-4

Detail 24521384

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink in the kitchen has been used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice cubes inside the basin.

32-12-6

Detail 24521385

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no covered waste receptacle in the women's restroom room.

13-03-4

Detail 24521382

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a bandana. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 24264312

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Seven red snapper filets filly thawed in reduced oxygen packaging labeled to be opened.

03C-89-4

Detail 24264319

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked fish and ground beef in Reach-in-cooler, operator confirmed that it was,partially cooked and no approved plan. Printed form for operator. Corrective action taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24264314

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle in hand washing sink on cook line, toilet paper in hand washing sink in bathroom. Both corrected on site

16-62-1

Detail 24264315

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-21-4

Detail 24264317

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

32-04-4

Detail 24264316

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing right side of restaurant.

06-09-1

Detail 24264318

Basic - 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. Seven red snapper filets filly thawed in reduced oxygen packaging labeled to be opened.

14-69-4

Detail 24264311

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in-Freezer has heavy ice build up on cook line.

25-27-4

Detail 24264313

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar unwrapped and within customers reach. Corrected on site operator moved.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 23744001

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook plate cooked fish sandwich with bare hands. Spoke with operator regarding proper glove use.

03A-02-5

Detail 23743999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top part of cook line reach-in coolers, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator after lunch rush with lid left open. Operator added lids to containers to aid in cooling. Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 23744003

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Far right dining room, 2 bathrooms in back.

14-69-4

Detail 23744002

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer far end cook line. Walk-in freezer outside. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23743998

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sinks in two far right side dining room bathrooms. At handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23744000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/grease on removable hood vents. Also gaskets on cook line reach-in coolers.

38-04-4

Detail 23743997

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer in far back of kitchen, inside. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23327103

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand-wash sink at bar. Corrected on site

32-04-4

Detail 23327104

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door-not self closing. Corrected on site. Operator installed door closure.

14-69-4

Detail 23327101

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice-in walk-in freezer on ceiling.

38-04-4

Detail 23327102

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. No light in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22587056

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No proof of employee food safety training for Douglas and Tony. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 22587055

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. The light in the walk-in freezer is inoperable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 22581335

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 131F). Operator will sanitize in the triple sink until the dishwasher is repaired. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22581334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced all items and will move to walk-in cooler at end of day. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22581338

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dry black food debris on the can opener blade. Operator moved the can opener to the dish pit. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22581337

Intermediate - 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. No proof of employee food safety training for Douglas and Tony. Warning

38-04-4

Detail 22581336

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. The light in the walk-in freezer is inoperable. Warning

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

06-09-1

Detail 22298797

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 the walk-in cooler by the dish pit, ahi tuna and nahi mahi, both thawed inside of unopened commercially processed reduced oxygen packages. Operator removed the fish from the reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: There is commercially packaged reduced oxygen packed tuba marked to be removed from packaging still in the reduced oxygen packaging in the walk-in cooler. Time Extended

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22294335

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler in the storage area, raw shell eggs are stored over flour tortillas. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22294337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, hamburger (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); Fish (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items in the drawer cooler for less than four hours. Operator moved all time temperature control for safety foods to the under counter cooler in front of the convection oven. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22294338

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towel dispenser at the end of the cook line is not operating. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22294336

Basic - 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 the walk-in cooler by the dish pit, ahi tuna and nahi mahi, both thawed inside of unopened commercially processed reduced oxygen packages. Operator removed the fish from the reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22294334

Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator moved the food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21688627

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrhea.. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21688629

Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21688628

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the door of the walk-in freezer.

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21524997

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris under the blade guard on the slicer and on the blade of the can opener.

27-16-4

Detail 21525003

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The hot water to the hand washing sink in the service area is turned off.

51-11-4

Detail 21525002

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is an unsecured carbon dioxide tank next to the bag in box rack. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tank. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21524998

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice at the door to the walk-in freezer and from a pipe behind the fan housing.

10-20-4

Detail 21525004

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 21524999

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and debris on the hood filters over the cook line.

29-08-4

Detail 21525001

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. There is a dipper well attached to the hot water on the floor under the hand washing sink in the service area.

36-27-5

Detail 21525000

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. There is a mold like substance on the wall to the right of the entrance door in the dry storage area.

Jan 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 20764797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are two blenders in front of the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator removed the blenders. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 20764800

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed the operator a copy of the consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters. Operator hung the advisory at the entrance to the dining room. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20764798

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a container of sautéed onions. Operator removed the plastic ramekin. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20764799

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The inside of the microwave oven is soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20764796

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is unlabeled bin of flour in the dry storage area. Operator labeled the bin of flour. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20586326

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance on the ceiling in the top of the ice machine.

14-55-4

Detail 20586327

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a knife block in use on the front cook line.