PIRATE HOOK SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN

Name: PIRATE HOOK SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN
Address: 4065 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 73.2

4065 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4607069

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73.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PIRATE HOOK SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed shaker cup handles in breading mix in prep area, and breading scoop handles in breading mix near cook line.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator corrected employee who washed hands properly.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler at end of cooks line, the operator moved to walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach in cooler at end of cooks line are damaged.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system heavily coated in grease.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area - cook line.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Measured 78 degrees.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition - knife at 3 compartment sink handle is coming off.
[27-24-5] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit, measured 80 degrees.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to single service containers.

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 shrimp (60F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration in dry frying mix. The operator discarded the shrimp.
[13-03-4] 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents above prep table and 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket in mop sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided in womens restroom.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cornmeal/flour stored in non-food grade plastic garbage cans.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration in dry frying mix. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from fryers. The operator states it was placed in the cooler today from walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items back to walk in cooler until the reach in cooler is corrected.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system heavily coated in grease.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near exit door. The operator secured the tanks with a chain.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker cups used as scoops in breading mix. The operator removed the items.
[13-04-4] 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

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