Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach
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645 Old San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-2153Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach operates a 194-seat permanent food service establishment with a persistent pattern of high-priority violations centered on employee health practices, handwashing, and shellfish handling. Across 16 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 115 total violations, averaging 7.2 per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the past 8 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 6 of the past 8 inspections; shell stock requirement violations were documented in every inspection on record, indicating a systemic failure in shellfish procurement, storage, or documentation procedures. Additional recurring high-priority findings included management awareness violations (4 inspections), consumer advisory violations (3 inspections), and food contact surface violations (4 inspections). A complaint-based inspection on April 1, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after identifying 12 violations including employee health policy, consumer advisory, time-as-control, food contact surfaces, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 documented 24 violations—the highest single-inspection count on record—including 4 high-priority findings (employee health policy, shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and proper handwashing). The inspection was completed with no further action, though the violation count signals continued systemic noncompliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 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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— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
- Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach had?
- Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach find?
- Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Snug Harbor Restaurant in Fort Myers Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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