Gatorbites Tail & Ale
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Gatorbites Tail & Ale has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The last inspection found eight violations, up from six the time before.
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm in kitchen. Operator primed sanitizer, called technician, and will use working dish machine at bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at wait station.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense coleslaw. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's restroom toilet not flushing. Operator in the process of fixing. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at wait station and reach in coolers at bar.
22-16-4
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on towel after washing. Operator switched to napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with orange. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar dishmachine. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine at bar, called technician, and will use working dishmachine in main kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line/dishwash area. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed sunglasses. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath fryers. Observed buildup of debris in floor in back dry storage areas. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor in back dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
32
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator changed sanitizer. Operator will use working dishmachine in kitchen until dishmachine at bar is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at bar 200 ppm.
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer.
38-01-4
64
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at dishmachines in kitchen and at bar 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Educated operator on having warm water for hand washing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior right corner of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms. Educated operator on having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit. Educated operator on having gap sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives and forks. **Warning**
25-02-4
37
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Operator readjusted sanitizer and added more water. Rechecked concentration 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb underneath hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food in container on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/thick grease underneath fryers at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease/gray-like substance around mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gatorbites Tail & Ale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gatorbites Tail & Ale on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gatorbites Tail & Ale?
Across the inspection record, high Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gatorbites Tail & Ale.
How does Gatorbites Tail & Ale compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Gatorbites Tail & Ale most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Gatorbites Tail & Ale's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gatorbites Tail & Ale have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gatorbites Tail & Ale 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 Gatorbites Tail & Ale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gatorbites Tail & Ale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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