Eats at the Beach
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Eats at the Beach has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers Beach restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw chicken over container of ready to eat corn. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to ice machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-02-2025 **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at hand washing sink. Next to ice machine.
27-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to ice machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-02-2025 **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in corn salsa. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink next to ice machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-02-2025 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler 6 - 4oz packages Mahi Mahi baring a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration, that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to ice machine
31B-03-4
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. In reach in cooler 6 - 4oz packages Mahi Mahi baring a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration, that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to ice machine
31B-04-4
64
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV added a second trainer on site for storage, however within this trainer is an ice machine but there is no hand sink present. Operators have to wash hands inside MFDV then step outside and j to second trailer to scoop ice. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of soda on front counter/prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from ice machine dripping on to ground **Warning**
28-02-4
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
May 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. grilled chicken (114 F - Hot Holding) per operator grilled chicken was reheated at 9:00 AM and placed in hot holding unit. It cannot be determined when food fell below 135 F **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (58 F - Cold Holding). Per operator chicken and just been placed in marinade 30 minutes prior. Operator moved chicken to reach in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (114 F - Hot Holding) per operator grilled chicken was reheated at 9:00 AM and placed in hot holding unit. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Operators working out of a mobil food truck rented through Rentfoodtrailers.com and is operating unlicensed. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Operators working out of a mobil food truck rented through Rentfoodtrailers.com and is operating unlicensed and not approved by plan review. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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 employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator unable to explain proper hot holding or cold holding questions. . **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-14-4
Basic - Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Two cutting boards on cooks line have wiping cloths underneath them **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-04-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with food on storage shelf. **Warning** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Bread stored in box in dry storage area not covered. Operator covered bread **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-12-5
Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with watches, bracelets and rings. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-07-4
Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in small cold holding reach in to the left of make table. **Warning** Priority: Basic
05-09-4
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No cooling poster present. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eats at the Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eats at the Beach on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eats at the Beach?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eats at the Beach.
How does Eats at the Beach compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Eats at the Beach most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Eats at the Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eats at the Beach have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eats at the Beach 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 Eats at the Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eats at the Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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