How many restaurants are in Fort Myers Beach?

Fort Myers Beach, Florida has 59 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Fort Myers Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Fort Myers Beach is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

What are the most common health violations in Fort Myers Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Fort Myers Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Fort Myers Beach?

Holiday Inn has the most locations in Fort Myers Beach with 1 establishments.

How does Fort Myers Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Fort Myers Beach has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.7 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Fort Myers Beach?

Food establishments in Fort Myers Beach have an average of 15.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Fort Myers Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Fort Myers Beach have been assessed $13,735 in fines across 49 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $280 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Fort Myers Beach restaurants?

12 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Fort Myers Beach. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Fort Myers Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Fort Myers Beach, Florida has 10 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 21 inspections on record.

Fort Myers Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Fort Myers Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Fort Myers Beach, Florida has 59 food establishments with 917 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 4.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Whale in Fort Myers Beach on May 14, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

59Facilities

917Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

85.7%Pass Rate

4.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Yucatan Beach Stand	45	372	1
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill & Bar	42	296	1
Tiki Bar Lighthouse	36	175	1
Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai	27	166	1
Marina Cantina	25	141	1

Fort Myers Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Fort Myers Beach 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Fort Myers Beach 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Fort Myers Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Fort Myers Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 10	Hurricane Tina's 5 Star Dive Bar	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 9	Big Cat Express	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 9	Key West Express	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 9	Schnitzel House	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 2	Yucatan Beach Stand	18 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Fort Myers Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	8,478
31	Clean multi-use utensils	8,307
41	Toilet facilities	7,357
01	Management awareness	5,886
08	Proper hand/arm washing	5,437

Fort Myers Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

49Actions on Record

$13,735Total Fines

$280Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

16Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 14, 2026	Whale	$400	7--2026028163
Oct 27, 2025	Coffee With Love	$275	7--2025062361
Aug 7, 2025	Cold Stone	$200	7--2025054379

Fort Myers Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

12Fire Violations

6Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	5
Missing boiler certificate/report	3
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2
Exit blocked or locked	2

Fort Myers Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Fort Myers Beach has 10 FDACS-regulated facilities with 21 inspections on record.

10Retail Facilities

21FDACS Inspections

Fort Myers Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	2
3-602.11(C)	Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain	1
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	1
4-202.16	Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices	1

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Fort Myers Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
CVS	1	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Fort Myers Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Holiday Inn	1	17
Hampton Inn	1	49
Best Western	1	22

Fort Myers Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Fort Myers Beach?: Fort Myers Beach, Florida has 59 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Fort Myers Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Fort Myers Beach is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
What are the most common health violations in Fort Myers Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Fort Myers Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Fort Myers Beach?: Holiday Inn has the most locations in Fort Myers Beach with 1 establishments.
How does Fort Myers Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Fort Myers Beach has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.7 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Fort Myers Beach?: Food establishments in Fort Myers Beach have an average of 15.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Fort Myers Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Fort Myers Beach have been assessed $13,735 in fines across 49 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $280 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Fort Myers Beach restaurants?: 12 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Fort Myers Beach. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Fort Myers Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Fort Myers Beach, Florida has 10 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 21 inspections on record.

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