Half Shell Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Half Shell Lounge stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Half Shell Lounge is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler near by microwave; 3 pounds of cooked vegetables beef soup (61F - Cooling); half pound of cooked beef hotdog (51F - Cooling). Per operator items cooked and placed in the cooler the day before inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler near by microwave; 3 pounds of cooked vegetables beef soup (61F - Cooling); half pound of cooked beef hotdog (51F - Cooling). Per operator items cooked and placed in the cooler the day before inspection.
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or protected manner. Operator stored ice buckets inverted at top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second reach in cooler from kitchen entrance cooked bean soup (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator left over soup from the day before needs to be discarded. Voluntarily discarded bean soup. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood grade container used for corn chips, croutons taco shells. Operator discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked taco meat and ham prepared on side and held more than 24 hours in reach in freezer not properly date marked. Operator did date marked at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen and prep area ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink at dishmachine are water draining on floor.
29-03-4
61
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in men restroom.
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with with nacho chips.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw seafood stored over packaged raw ground beef. Educated operator on proper storage of seafood because of seafood allergens.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chili in reach in freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and ware washing area are not smooth, cleanable and non absorbent. Repeat 11/18/2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef in container on floor. Operator put a rack under to lift off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up inside soda gun.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In entire kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is located on grass. Operator called to have dumpster moved to asphalt surface **Corrective Action Taken**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Half Shell Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Half Shell Lounge on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Half Shell Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Half Shell Lounge.
How does Half Shell Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Half Shell Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Half Shell Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Half Shell Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Half Shell Lounge 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 Half Shell Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Half Shell Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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