Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at hand sink on expo line.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating in dish area and end of expo/cooks line. Operator discarded all foods. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Trunk lines at downstairs Island bar, above three compartment sink and ice well has a mold like substance and dirt build up. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste lines missing for soda guns at both Long bar and Island bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2026 **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
78
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In downstairs storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing song at hand sink behind Long bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and trunk lines above ice well at downstairs bar have a buildup inside nozzle up of dirt and a mold like substance. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At downstairs Island bar and Long bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
82
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator borrowed one from sister restaurant next door. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-31-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Operator unable to locate **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48 F - Cold Holding), per operator food was just restocked. Operator iced down all food to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand sink to rinse wiping cloth. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser at downstairs wait station has a build up of a mold like substance inside the dispenser nozzles. Also a build up inside soda nozzles behind main bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator borrowed one from sister restaurant next door. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-31-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
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. Operator unable to,locate file with employee food handler certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee (no straw) on top of iCombi Pro oven in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple large 50# CO2 cylinders unsecured in downstairs dry storage area. **Warning**
51-11-4
52
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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 connection under dish table. Also no vacuum breaker at splitter located at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp spared over ready to eat ribs in reach in cooler on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from inspection dated 10-13-2023. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid eye wash on shelf on expo line above serving plates. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle by downstairs host stand.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank unsecured in downstairs dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On end of cooks line on side of cooler.
14-55-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth at upstairs server station.
21-12-4
50
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm) underneath back prep table near dish machine.
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line butter (54 F - Cold Holding), for,less than two hours. Operator moved back to refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cooks line, raw shrimp,stored over cooked ribs and raw fish stored over cooked pork. Operator moved all food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing date of last served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Device available but did not function during inspection.
16-62-1
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and they were signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machines located near downstairs outside bars are unsecured and accessible by the public.
08B-62-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm) underneath back prep table near dish machine.
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine located downstairs nearest main entrance has a mold like substance inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoops in coconut rum sauce and onion jam. Operator removed ramekins. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above ice bins at downstairs bars.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from table post above trash can. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's public restroom, upper level.
31B-04-4
33
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach.
How does Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach is inspected around four times per year on average.
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