Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken

4065 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607069

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 26 complaint inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 27 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (3 repeats)
-23
Safety score77

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Oct262026

Complaint inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47°F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47°F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator states items have been in cooler since opening and discarded. Observed raw tilapia (47°F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (47°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (46°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Operator states items have been in cooler since opening and discarded.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47°F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47°F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator states items have been in cooler since opening and discarded. Observed raw tilapia (47°F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (47°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (46°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Operator states items have been in cooler since opening and discarded.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at 3 compartment sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Observed tray of sauces at kitchen entrance had bottle of pain reliever on tray. The operator relocated the item.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed spray bottle at front counter with blue liquid, no label.
  Repeat violation
Basic4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor behind front counter.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed shaker with no handle used as scoop for breading.
  Repeat violation
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed unit across from cook line and unit at kitchen entrance not cold holding properly. Observed damaged gaskets at unit at kitchen entrance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug72026B80Routine inspection11 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitAug 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Observed raw chicken gizzards stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. The operator relocated the item.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Air freshener on wall above prep table, the operator removed the item.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed spray bottle at front counter with clear liquid bearing no label.
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed shaker with no handle used as scoop for breading, the operator removed the item.
  Fixed on the spot
  Utensils in poor condition.
  Observed multiple knives at 3 compartment sink that have damaged handles. The operator discarded the knives.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Observed torn gasket at reach in freezer on end of cook line.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in ice chute of soda dispenser at front counter.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed ceiling tiles at front counter damaged over soda machine.
Reporting only1
- Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
  For reporting purposes only. Observed multiple cardboard boxes blocking rear exit door. The operator removed the boxes.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.