Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach
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7225 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach has 21 inspections on record dating back to 2021, with a total of 102 violations. The facility averaged 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures have been issued. The facility has not been cited for closures, disciplinary actions, or disease outbreaks. Recent compliance has improved substantially: the four most recent inspections between May 2024 and January 2026 resulted in zero violations. Earlier inspections from 2021–2022 documented recurring high-priority violations including shell stock requirements (cited in at least three inspections), hand washing violations, employee health reporting, approved food source, and food contact surface issues. A Warning was issued following an April 2022 inspection that found nine violations including three high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
- Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach had?
- Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach find?
- Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Fish Tale Waterfront Dining in Fort Myers Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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