BLACKBEARD'S TAVERN
3448 Marinatown Lane
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food on reach in cooler door handles on cook's line and rear hallway standup reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup of food debris inside microwave at end of cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food on reach in cooler door handles on cook's line and rear hallway standup reach in cooler. 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 frozen mahi mahi left in reduced oxygen packaging while thawing. Operator removed bags during inspection. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup of food debris inside microwave at end of cook's line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp and fish thawing in standing water at end of cook's line. 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. Operator will set up three compartment sink until machine is serviced. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves torch reach in cooler door handles with food debris buildup and begin working with food prep without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on make table on cook's line. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wristwatch while preparing food on cook's line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on fan covers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed copper Moscow mule mugs behind inside bar. Operator removed mugs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid outside patio.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen area above hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unlidded cup of soda, on cook line near fryer station.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed floor of outside walk-in cooler has insulation exposed at threshold. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust/ food debris on fan cover on pizza kitchen side of restaurant.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on surface of walk in cooler shelves on Pizza side of restaurant.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink next to dishwasher draining into a bus tub. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked baked potatoes wrapped in tin foil in reach in cooler to the right g the cook line by the grill.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in pizza kitchen with build up of food debris on blade and guard.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic container stored in hand wash sink next do dish wash loading table.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 35# tank of propane stored next to walk in cooler in dry storage on Pizza Kitchen side of restaurant. Operator moved tank outside. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed floor of outside walk-in cooler has insulation exposed at threshold. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 whitefish thawing in white reach in cooler behind cook's line not removed from labeled commercial packaging. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed floor of outside walk-in cooler has insulation exposed at threshold. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sanitizer levels at 0 ppm for dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Operator stated service technician will be in later today to service machine. Will continue to use three compartment sinks until serviced. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated former Certified Food Manager no longer works here. Couldn't provide another CFM. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen area above hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
- 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 whitefish thawing in white reach in cooler behind cook's line not removed from labeled commercial packaging.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed floor of outside walk-in cooler has insulation exposed at threshold.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink next to dishwasher draining into a bus tub.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of collard greens and 1-#10 can of tomato purée dented on seam and rims. Operator voluntarily discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed sanitizer levels at 0 ppm for dishwasher. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5-7 droppings on dry goods shelf in hallway behind cook's line, 8-10 droppings around steam table across from cook's line, 8-10 droppings in a stainless steel pan on top of alto sham across from cook's line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at rear exit of building. Operator stated maintenance is working on unit and moved items to 2nd walk-in cooler by pizza kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated former Certified Food Manager no longer works here. Couldn't provide another CFM. 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. Operator signed a printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Mike Fuller on 07/2023.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on shelf by dishwasher.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).