Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach

Last inspected:

708 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Overview

Doc Ford's Fort Myers Beach has accumulated 166 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety citations. Most violations involve clean multi-use utensils (13 instances), shell stock handling (12 instances), and food contact surfaces (10 instances). Recent inspections show inconsistent compliance, with a warning issued in March 2026 for 8 violations including one high-priority item.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
174Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach had?
Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach find?
Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach ever been shut down?
No, Doc Fords Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.

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