DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD
2027 Linhart Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler by fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed uneven flooring in food truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises, observed 1 dead roach in cabinet by 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler by fryers. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed uneven flooring in food truck. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in cabinet by 3 compartment sink and 1 live roach on counter by register. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn and stand up reach-in doors is off hinges. Repeat Violation
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink. The operator turned on hot water during Inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. The owner had form posted on bulletin board just need all staff to sign form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk sugar container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed container used a scoop in Mac and cheese. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink as damaged. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep tables near register as soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk sugar container. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line containers with cooked ribs. Operator moved food to food grade containers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle stored on roll top reach in cooler cutting board. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink as damaged. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler of crabs and reach in freezer stored behind truck. Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed 3 tires on unit as flat. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep tables near register as soiled. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor coverings as worn near smoker. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to Operator. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to Operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).