Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach

Last inspected:

8771/8767 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Overview

Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach has accumulated 196 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, particularly with shellfish handling and time-temperature control, with multiple warnings and callbacks over the past three years. Recent inspections in 2025 documented administrative complaints for violations including high-priority items.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
199Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 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

Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach had?
Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach find?
Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach ever been shut down?
No, Flipper's in Fort Myers Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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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