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YUCATAN WATERFRONT

YUCATAN WATERFRONT has 9 health inspections on file for its MATLACHA location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Pine Island Road Northwest
Florida, 33993
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10943006

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom door not tight fitting.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as dispense of Cole slaw in walk-in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded open drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw chicken to another reach-in cooler on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in soda machine area used as dump sink for ice.

Inspection Date: 6/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10861433

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on handwashing sink in bar.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line while preparing food. Educated cook on not to eat or drink on cook line while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in reach-in cooler in prep area. The operator removed the bowl of shrimp and corn on cob from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives were removed from in between equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above steam table.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink of gatorade in reach-in freezer on cook line. The operator removed bottle of Gatorade from reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari and raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on proper quick thawing with running cold water on raw products. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in walk-cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of rice and black beans unlabeled on storage rack in storage area.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator on cook line touching pants and shirt while preparing food on cook line. Observed the operator washed hands with soap and hot water after we discussed the touching of cloths while on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink. Time extended until next unannounced inspection.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw scallops over ready to eat shrimp in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the ready to eat shrimp to another shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags was not date marked with last date served.

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836382

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789343

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed reach-in cooler ambient temperature 51F **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw calimara (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed raw alligator 48F, raw cod 47F and raw grouper 49F and raw shrimp 51F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products to walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788300

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed glasses stored in bar not cleaned. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from preparation reach-in cooler. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw calimara (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824434

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822861

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin. Corrected On-Site 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed dishwasher go from dishwasher area to handing clean plates and serving tortilla chips. The manager had dishwasher change gloves and wash hands during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw grouper (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw grouper to another reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink beside handwashing sink. Educated operator to wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes and utensils in handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The manager removed dishes and utensils from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651683

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat mixed vegetables in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw shrimp to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed oyster consumer Advisory posted on wall beside mens restroom. The Chef placed Oyster Advisory on front counter as you walk-in establishment. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347390

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.