Fort Myers Beach, Lee County

FISH TALE MARINA RESTAURANT

7225 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Apr 8, 2022

City

Fort Myers Beach

County

Lee

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

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 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 20997765

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20997763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bbq sauce in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed container used as scoop in reach in cooler. Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 20997764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20994099

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 8 small flying insects around soda syrup boxes and 4 near soda fountain. Warning

41-24-4

Detail 20994095

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed 2 fly bag traps in restaurant, one near keg cooler and one near dishwashing area. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20994094

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); tuna (55F - Cold Holding) Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20994097

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20994101

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20994098

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bbq sauce in walk in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20994100

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20994096

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20994102

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed no cover on bbq sauce and mashed potatoes containers in walk in cooler. Warning

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 20564228

High Priority - 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 bartender scrap dirty plates at the bar without washing hands before handling a bar glass.

31A-11-4

Detail 20564229

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cocktail mixing tin in a hand washing sink behind the bar. This is a repeat violation from 03/26/21. Discussed with manager to make sure hand wash sinks are kept clear at all times. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20564224

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the cooks line. Phone was removed during inspection and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20564227

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook without hair restraints, cook put on hat. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20564226

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers inverted and stacked while still wet.

14-69-4

Detail 20564225

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup ion the floor of the walk in freezer located outside.

08B-12-5

Detail 20564223

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream in the walk in Freezer was uncovered.