DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD
2027 LINHART AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901
License #4651234
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 5 critical, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 5 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs and cream cheese stored at front counter at room temperature. The operator discarded the items.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs from handle.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid stored next to corn bread and pasta, the operator moved to a safe area.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the reach in freezer, the operator corrected while on site.
- [50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) near 3 compartment sink, the operator stated it has been out less than an hour and placed in cooker. Observed cream cheese at room temperature, operator discarded.
- [03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. The operator discarded the eggs.
- [50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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