Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo stretching back to 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers Beach restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tile above three compartment sink in dish area.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area and upstairs bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on freezer door frame.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at upstairs bar for hand washing sink in disrepair.
29-08-4
82
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ten (10) portions of Mahi Mahi fully thawed and package clearly states to remove for packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at hand sink next to upstairs bar. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked potatoes, per operatpr made more than 24 hours prior not date marked. Operator dated potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling light covers have a build up on plastic lens
36-34-5
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. Ten (10) portions of Mahi Mahi fully thawed and package clearly states to remove for packaging prior to thawing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-08-2025 **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket for walk in freezer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor damaged in front of walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
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. 15 pounds of sea bass thawed under running water and packaging is labeled to remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. Fish was still frozen and operator removed from packaging and placed in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw,oysters over ready to eat tuna salad in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle at upstairs bar. Repeat from 07-07-2023 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In garlic oil on cooks line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside of ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container without handle used as scoop in bin of rice. Operator removed container Repeat from 07-07-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Six (6) CO2 tanks stored outside next to linen bin unsecured. Repeat from 07-07-2023 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial personal beverage inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cooks line and dish machine are have a mold like substance.
36-34-5
50
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fresh cut vegetables in reach in cooler at pantry station. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzles behind upstairs bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5025-131 Consumer Advisory for oysters and it was printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin used as scoops for dressing in pantry station. Operator removed ramekins. Repeat from 01-31-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank not secured in dry storage / soda room, and at ice machine at downstairs bar. Repeat from 01-31-2023 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above dish machine show a mold like substance. Repeat from 01-31-2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and eyeglasses stored on shelf with clean dish in dish area. Operator moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three line cooks preparing food without hair restraints. Cooks put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
55
Jan 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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 procedure. DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine next to walk in cooler
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop inside container of panko bread crumbs. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks unsecured in dry storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage area
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on vents in cooks line.
36-34-5
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. Tuna held under reduced oxygen packaging after thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On numerous food containers in dish room area.
16-46-4
64
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging for cart by front hand sink and by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Unlabeled spray bottles present at the host stand. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine. Repeat from 03-29-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door handles of reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat from 03-29-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in dish room has rusted/pitted surface. Repeat from 03-29-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo.
How does Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo 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 Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Catch Bistro / Junkanoo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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