Dixie Fish Co
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Dixie Fish Co has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers Beach facility scores 82, putting Dixie Fish Co on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at dish machine, no vacuum breaker This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-23-2025 **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat Caesar dressing. Operator moved foods to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach in cooler at prep table. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Most recent tags not dated.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Diane B certified on 07-23-2020 and expired on 07-23-2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog in dining room of restaurant.
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared fish dip, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Mia C. Certified on 10-13-2021 and expired on 10-13-2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In public unisex restroom.
32-12-6
37
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for hose Bibb at dish machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Diane Bellini certified in 07-23-2020 and expired on 07-23-2020
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda gun nozzles behind bar have a mold like substance.
22-02-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to correct storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-15-2024. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic butter on time as public health control snd not time stamped. Per operator garlic butter removed from refrigeration at 11:00 AM. Operator marked food with time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Lump crab meat removed from original packaging and not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain underneath hand sink in kitchen clogged and water is overflowing onto the floor.
29-19-4
58
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 10-13-2023 **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored over ready to eat cooked stone crab and Romain lettuce in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp stored of ready to eat cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator moved all foods to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 10-13-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder behind bar has a mold like substance at bottom. Operator cleaned holder. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink located next to ice machines
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach at dish machine table.
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Overturned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in cooks line drawer.
14-01-5
50
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb located outside closest to waterfront.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over condensed milk in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (87 F - Cold Holding) on prep table, per operator out of refrigeration less than 2 hours. Operator placed into refrigerator to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in the underside of the soda dispenser in front of house at nozzle area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath hand washing sink at back prep area and behind bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Three compartment sink used for ware-washing at open air bar
16-25-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of creama inside reach in cooler for employee use.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed phone. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-20-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
39
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with hose connected underneath dish table.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing and glove change. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
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 written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink behind bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to ice machines.
31B-02-4
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to ice machines.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters were removed from original case, shucked and placed into a different container. Tag did not stay with oysters. Operator replaced shell tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In public restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing/working with food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to ice machines or in either mens or women's public restroom.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dixie Fish Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dixie Fish Co on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dixie Fish Co?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dixie Fish Co.
How does Dixie Fish Co compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Dixie Fish Co most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Dixie Fish Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dixie Fish Co have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dixie Fish Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dixie Fish Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dixie Fish Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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