Villas, Lee County

COLDWATER OYSTER MARKET

5611 SIX MILE COMMERCIAL CT, Villas, FL 33912

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24383393

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator raw eggs stored over cooked salmon in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw eggs in proper location. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 24383394

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24383398

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator dumped out some solution and added more water. Corrective Action Taken

27-16-4

Detail 24383392

Intermediate - Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in Men's accessible restroom and employee restroom. Operator will replace batteries. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24383399

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn.

36-34-5

Detail 24383397

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vent soiled with accumulated dust above dishmachine.

24-08-4

Detail 24383389

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 24383396

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar entrance.

10-20-4

Detail 24383390

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24383391

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.

02D-01-5

Detail 24383395

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-07-4

Detail 24100527

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler at entrance to oyster bar, container of sour cream, in walk-in cooler container of cooked beets, both with mold like growth.

22-02-4

Detail 24100531

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle right side bar soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 24100525

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Filled with plastic containers near bar walk-in cooler.

01C-07-4

Detail 24100523

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers stored together prior to preparation for service in shared ice, at front oyster bar display.

22-20-5

Detail 24100528

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At office entrance to bar.

14-09-4

Detail 24100526

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable on front oyster bar areas.

10-12-5

Detail 24100530

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled top of ice machine surface between uses. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24100529

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at entrance to oyster bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 24100524

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice for drinks in reach-in cooler by bar walk-in cooler.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-03-5

Detail 23605192

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Activated charcoal in sea salt on back dry storage rack. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23605190

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. In oyster bar area, reach-in cooler middle with raw tuna, still in package, with label, fully thawed. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23605188

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna nachos on bar menu per operator served raw, not marked as raw. Warning

01C-07-4

Detail 23605194

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers stored together in shared ice bin prior to preparation for service in oyster bar. Discussed with operator keeping oysters separated. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23605189

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents over oyster bar, dry storage near office Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23605193

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 oyster bar area, reach-in cooler middle with raw tuna, still in package, with label, fully thawed. See stop sale. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 23605195

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled top of ice machine between uses. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23605191

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Warning

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-33-4

Detail 23229039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage and dishwashing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23229036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment, heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23229037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers, stove on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23229038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice in small chest freezer behind bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23226632

High Priority - 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 kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator purchased and replaced chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-57-6

Detail 23226630

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher Bar (Temperature 144F) after running three times. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23226633

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beets in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23226641

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tall silver reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, goat cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23226638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall silver reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, goat cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. Also in same cooler, cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna egg rolls (54F - Cold Holding) stored for two hours per operator. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also in Drop in cooler across from fryer: ; raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (47F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach dip (58F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator began icing down foods for quick cooling. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 23226642

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On lunch menu smoked salmon dishes served raw, not marked as raw. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23226637

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entrance to bar, front line near oyster station, kitchen by dishwashing area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23226640

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin bar service station. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23226635

Basic - Dry storage and dishwashing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23226631

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment, heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23226639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers, stove on cook line. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23226634

Basic - Standing water in bottom of tall silver reach-in-cooler at entrance to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23226636

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice in small chest freezer behind bar. Warning

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 22903899

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat potatoes in walk-in cooler. The cook moved the ready to eat potato's to top shelf and raw steak beside the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22903904

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded corn beef and cooked potatoes . **Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22903912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded corn beef and cooked potatoes . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22903900

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemicals stored near utensils. The operator removed the bottle of chemicals. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22903905

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not date marked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22903908

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The owner showed proof of order of chemical test strip. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22903902

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink. The owner placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22903907

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. The owner placed the oyster consumer Advisory at hostess stand. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22903898

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 22903910

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 22903906

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

21-17-4

Detail 22903901

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor on cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 22903903

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22903909

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-08-4

Detail 22903911

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed built up grease on stove top.

29-49-6

Detail 22903897

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22646149

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooler top across from service window was a one quart container of house made garlic butter made 24 hours prior at garlic butter (84 F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Garlic butter (54 F cold holding) less than an hour on cooks line. Operator moved food to reach in cooler Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 22646144

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22646143

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink across from dish machine blocked with large trash can. Operator moved can Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 22646148

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on shelf of prep table with food storage. Operator moved drink Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22646146

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris under cooking equipment on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22646145

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from bar hand washing sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

21-09-4

Detail 22646147

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting board across from 6 burner range. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22625618

High Priority - 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 Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22625624

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat short ribs and potatoes. Operator moved all food to,proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22625621

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cooler top across from service window was a one quart container of house made garlic butter made 24 hours prior at garlic butter (84 F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22625616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooler top across from service window was a one quart container of house made garlic butter made 24 hours prior at garlic butter (84 F - Cold Holding) Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22625614

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22625620

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink across from dish machine blocked with large trash can. Operator moved can Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22625622

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server station. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22625615

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on shelf of prep table with food storage. Operator moved drink Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22625617

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris under cooking equipment on cooks line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22625623

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from bar hand washing sinks. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 22625619

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting board across from 6 burner range. Warning

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21714492

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked shrimp under oyster box. Operator removed and rearranged cooked shrimp over oysters. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21714493

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) in kitchen counter line.Operator removed and placed-in reach in cooler.

33-11-4

Detail 21714495

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21714494

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Operator removed placed to replenished. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-01-5

Detail 21332146

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 4 pieces of blacken chicken in reach in cooler by grill in kitchen date exceeds 7 days after preparation. See stop sale

01B-13-4

Detail 21332144

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 4 pieces of blacken chicken in reach in cooler by grill in kitchen date exceeds 7 days after preparation. See stop sale

33-11-4

Detail 21332147

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

21-38-4

Detail 21332145

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed. Sanitizer bucket on the floor.

Apr 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21031936

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen: herb butter (58F - Cold Holding); crab cake mix (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding). Operator began icing top rail and moving items from inside to another cooler unit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21031929

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle in clean dish area. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21031935

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21031931

Basic - Employee beverage/meal container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee meal on top of reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21031930

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21031932

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21031933

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of basil thawing in standing water. Operator removed item from standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21031934

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in oyster shucking station not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20927903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler under the grill hot dogs for one hour (50F - Cold Holding); chicken for one hour (46F - Cold Holding) per operator . Operator added more ice to the unit. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 20927905

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

02A-01-4

Detail 20927902

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. Observed no oysters consumer advisory. Emailed operator a consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted oysters consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20927906

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease accumulation.

21-44-1

Detail 20927907

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor. Educated operator on proper storing operator double bucket sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20927904

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food containers. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20669303

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment.

05-08-4

Detail 20669300

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

27-16-4

Detail 20669299

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at handwash sink in restrooms reaching 77°F (waited 3 minutes). Operator fixed. Rechecked temperature at 100°F. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20669304

Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. Women's restroom.

51-13-4

Detail 20669302

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 20669298

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20669301

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.