GATORBITES TAIL & ALE

Name: GATORBITES TAIL & ALE
Address: 20351 SUMMERLIN RD #120-121, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908, US
Rating: 92.2

20351 SUMMERLIN RD #120-121, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

License #4605590

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92.2 Grade B / 100

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GATORBITES TAIL & ALE in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 12, 2025 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at wait station.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense coleslaw. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed womens restroom toilet not flushing. Operator in the process of fixing.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at wait station and reach in coolers at bar.
[22-41-4] 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm in kitchen. Operator primed sanitizer, called technician, and will use working dish machine at bar.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with orange. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor in back dry storage area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed sunglasses.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line/dishwash area. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink.
[22-41-4] 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar dishmachine. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine at bar, called technician, and will use working dishmachine in main kitchen.
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on towel after washing. Operator switched to napkins.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath fryers. Observed buildup of debris in floor in back dry storage areas. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups.

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