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WAHOO WILLIES

Food safety records indicate WAHOO WILLIES in FORT MYERS BEACH has 6 inspections with a 2.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Old San Carlos Boulevard
Florida, 33931
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520345

  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William Ignatti certified on 05-15-2020 and expired 05-15-2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936222

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoops for inside container of parmesan. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-09-1: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 walk in cooler were 10 - 4 ounce filets of ahi tuna with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing, that were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored directly above ready to eat chicken wings in small prep reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler were 10 - 4 ounce filets of ahi tuna with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing, that were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William Ignatti certified on 05-15-2020 and expired 05-15-2025 Warning

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891923

  • 06-09-1: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. 6 pounds of Mahi Mahi that was thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging clearly stated to remove from package prior to thawing.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pounds of Mahi Mahi that was thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging clearly stated to remove from package prior to thawing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in soda nozzle behind bar.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722183

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop for parmesan cheese in expo cooler. Operator removed ramekin. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room that is sued by employees
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line used as a dump sink.

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543254

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. To go cup containing cash stored in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop stored lay in pancake batter in walk in cooler
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler behind bar.
  • 12A-13-4: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 employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator the need for glove change and hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat prepared potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 11-02-2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Elizabeth Sadler 11-29-2018 and expired on 11-29-2023
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked at server station with ice tea lids. Operator removed lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Designated hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sautéed vegetable medley in reach in cooler, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344405

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. W bowl used as scoop inside flour bin on expo line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1: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. Ahi tuna on cooks line and walk in cooler, thawed while still under reduced oxygen packaging. Discussed proper thawing with operator. Operator cut packages open to allow oxygen to enter. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk in freezer
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in cold rail of cooks line stored with food. Operator discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4: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 employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without any hand washing began to unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing and observed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above carrot cake and onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink across from cooks,line blocked with cases of liquor.