Wahoo Willies
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Wahoo Willies appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Wahoo Willies was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William Ignatti certified on 05-15-2020 and expired 05-15-2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored directly above ready to eat chicken wings in small prep reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler were 10 - 4 ounce filets of ahi tuna with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing, that were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William Ignatti certified on 05-15-2020 and expired 05-15-2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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 walk in cooler were 10 - 4 ounce filets of ahi tuna with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing, that were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoops for inside container of parmesan. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
47
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room that is sued by employees
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop for parmesan cheese in expo cooler. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above carrot cake and onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without any hand washing began to unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing and observed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink across from cooks,line blocked with cases of liquor.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. W bowl used as scoop inside flour bin on expo line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Ahi tuna on cooks line and walk in cooler, thawed while still under reduced oxygen packaging. Discussed proper thawing with operator. Operator cut packages open to allow oxygen to enter. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in cold rail of cooks line stored with food. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wahoo Willies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wahoo Willies on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wahoo Willies?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wahoo Willies.
How does Wahoo Willies compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Wahoo Willies most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Wahoo Willies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wahoo Willies have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wahoo Willies 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 Wahoo Willies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wahoo Willies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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