Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

3651 Evans Ste 101-103, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Overview

Mariscos Bahias in Fort Myers has accumulated 121 violations across 24 inspections since January 2022, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection — near the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections, handwashing violations in 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 8 inspections. The facility also recorded violations for shell stock requirements (appearing in at least 3 inspections), management awareness, and consumer advisory failures. No emergency closures have been issued. Fire safety concerns included a locked rear exit door documented on September 19, 2025, and scorch marks around an electrical outlet documented on April 2, 2021. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a March 19, 2026 inspection that issued a Warning and cited 27 violations, including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and handwashing facilities.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
121Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 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

Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked. Operator unlocked door. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed scorch marks on outlet next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Outlet is not currently in use.

Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers last inspected?
Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers had?
Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers find?
Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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.
Has Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Linares Lounge Mexican & Tropical Grill in Fort Myers operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sasse's Hospitality (2021), Mariscos Bahias (2025).

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