Diving Pelican in Everglades City
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901 Copeland Ave S, Everglades City, FL 34139Diving Pelican in Everglades City has a concerning pattern of recurring employee health and handwashing violations across 14 inspections spanning from 2023 to present, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and handwashing facility or technique violations were cited in at least 3 inspections — both high-priority findings that pose direct contamination risk. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness, and food contact surface sanitation also appeared across the record. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 documented 6 high-priority violations including management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness, and employee health reporting, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. No emergency closures are on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Diving Pelican in Everglades City: Comparison to Collier County Averages
Diving Pelican in Everglades City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Diving Pelican in Everglades City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Diving Pelican in Everglades City last inspected?
- Diving Pelican in Everglades City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Diving Pelican in Everglades City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Diving Pelican in Everglades City are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Diving Pelican in Everglades City had?
- Diving Pelican in Everglades City has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Diving Pelican in Everglades City find?
- Diving Pelican in Everglades City was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Diving Pelican in Everglades City ever been shut down?
- No, Diving Pelican in Everglades City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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