THREE FISHERMEN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
13021 North Cleveland Avenue
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with black mold like substance.
- 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. Observed several types of fish in reach in cooler and walk in cooler in commercially packaged plastic thawing in packaging. Operator had staff cut open bags. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cook's line preparing food with no hair restraints.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets and door closer to walk in cooler damaged or missing.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Hot Shot pest control trap next to steam table with soups. Operator removed trap. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish in reach in cooler #3 on cook's line at 47F. Operator moved fish to reach in cooler #4 with ambient temperature of 38F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed several damaged hood filters with large gaps in suppression system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under dishwasher leaking into a metal bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed grouper commercially packaged not frozen still in packaging bearing label. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in food storage area next to large ice machine. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed several damaged hood filters with large gaps in suppression system. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw scallops thawing at room temperature in prep sink next to cook's line. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under dishwasher leaking into a metal bucket. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects landing on and around unwashed produce such as a bag of onions and cucumbers stored in non functional walk in cooler and walk in freezer used for storage of unwashed and uncut produce at the moment. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches behind hand washing sink at end of cook's line in kitchen and 2 live roaches come from behind electrical panel on wall across from dish table and dishwasher. 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator placed roll of paper towels by sink. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at end of cook's line unable to dispense soap. Operator place jug of soap at sink for time being. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed floor tiles missing at cookline. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 oven and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 49F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed ambient temperature of reach-in cooler across from cook line 48F and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 46F. **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed raw grouper commercial packaged in reach-in cooler across from cook line not frozen. Educated operator on not removing commercially processed fish from package has to remain frozen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Educated operator on proper procedures in quick thawing running cold water on raw product to thaw out. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door across from cook line off hinges. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Operator removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the ready to eat chicken wings to other side of reach-in cooler beside ready to eat French fries. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The cook moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf under the raw shrimp. Observed raw products over ready to eat products in reach-in or walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding); stuff flounder (48F - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed chicken wings 48F in walk-in cooler. Observed the manager discarded chicken wings. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 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 hamburgers (52F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. The operator placed ice on the raw hamburgers and raw tuna. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding); stuff flounder (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed raw hamburgers 50F and raw mahi 48F in reach-in cooler across from oven. The operator is placing ice on raw hamburgers and raw mahi. Observed all raw products in walk-in cooler on ice. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink during CB Inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed No Proof Employee Training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 oven and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 49F. 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. Observed raw grouper commercial packaged in reach-in cooler across from cook line not frozen. Educated operator on not removing commercially processed fish from package has to remain frozen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door across from cook line off hinges. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 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. Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction on invoice or letter from vendor US Foods, Inc. Warning
- 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 chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the ready to eat chicken wings to other side of reach-in cooler beside ready to eat French fries. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding); stuff flounder (48F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (52F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. The operator placed ice on the raw hamburgers and raw tuna. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding); stuff flounder (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Warning
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed out Oyster Consumer Advisory for Establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable above dishwasher area.
- 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. Observed fish not removed from commercially packaged bags bearing label on cook's line in reach in cooler and in walk-in cooler. Discussed removing packaging prior to thawing to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage in cup with no lid on cutting board of reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken tiles in dishwasher area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of cook's line and in 2nd kitchen used for breakfast.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on shelf in 2nd kitchen used for breakfast service.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex stored next to unprotected coffee filters. Operator moved bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last day used not marked on saved tags. Explained to operator reason to mark tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags not maintained for 90 days. Operator only had 60 days of tags. Explained the reason for keeping them 90 days. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at end of cook's line used as dump sink with lemon half moons in drain. Operator cleared drain during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in 2nd kitchen with clear liquid.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).