Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House

14040 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at men's accessible restroom handwash sink that require the use of water.

27-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at front service area blocked by metal tray. Operator removed tray. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 4lb cans of chili sauce dented/rusted. Operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. Operator placed bucket off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Apr 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with clean napkins and silverware at server station. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to proper storage.

21-44-1

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.

13-04-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.

31B-04-4

Basic - Soiled floors in reach in cooler.

36-10-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store food. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at Hand washing sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under bar hand washing sink soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine by back door has an accumulation of mold like substance

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and backpack are hanging on rack with food. Back pack on top of a case of avocados. Operator removed all purses and backpack. . **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

How does Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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