Yucatan Waterfront
4875 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 · Permanent Food Service · License 4603080
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 complaint inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic (4 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shrimp and raw scallops over ready to eat crabs in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the crabs above the raw items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed a spray bottle of windex on storage rack and above the steam table. The chef removed the bottles of windex.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed cook wash hands in prep sink beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The chef educated cook to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by garbage can.
The manager moved the garbage can.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed a container of cooking wine on stove top not labeled. The chef labeled container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
The knives was removed from in between equipment.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed exterior and interior of microwave soiled above prep table/steam table.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed personal items (ice cooler) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager removed personal items from reach-in cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
B86Routine inspection9 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 30, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
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 over raw alligator and raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken under both the raw alligator and raw shrimp.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket tore.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above steam table.
The microwave was cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed cell phone on prep table in prep area.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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