Azure and Splashes at Wildblue
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Azure and Splashes at Wildblue nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Azure and Splashes at Wildblue on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom part of tall reach-in cooler sauté end of cook line raw marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched faced then clean dishes. Spoke with employee and manager to educate.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over ready-to-eat cooked chicken in salad station small reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom part of tall reach-in cooler sauté end of cook line raw marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers in salad station. Removable hood vents over cook line, specifically grill soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
52
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In two door large silver reach-in cooler by mop sink raw egg whites over ready-to-eat baked goods and dessert. Far end cook line by handwash sink, raw shrimp over ready-to-eat cooked potatoes and cooked chicken. In walk-in cooler raw beef over ready-to-eat cooked lobster soup. Operator moved to bottom shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by passthru window house made blue cheese dressing (58F - Cold Holding); housemade sour cream ranch (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (48F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) for 2 and a half hours per operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. On back prep line, double door reach-in cooler next to mop sink, deli turkey and ham per operator opened 4 days ago not properly date marked. Operator states they will speak with prep cook regarding proper date marking.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by outside bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. By dishwashing area cook line, plastic containers under soap.
24-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in main walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Buckets (Quaternary 0ppm) on back prep line. Operator replaced, quarter 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food, drink, cellphone with food and clean equipment on back prep table by ice machine. Also in main bar and front line drink prep area and coolers, belongings, drinks and food for employees with food for public. Operator cleared all personal items from station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in drink station by bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food or other raw animal foods. Raw ground beef and pork over whole muscle raw been and pork. Raw bacon over ready-to-eat cooked crab cans. Operator rearranged walk-in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In walk-in freezer, cooked chicken taco meat labeled 10/14/2024, today is 1/8/2025, packed in house. Operator immediately discarded foods. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over clean dish side of dishwashing machine in main kitchen. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In walk-in freezer, cooked chicken taco meat labeled 10/14/2024, today is 1/8/2025, packed in house. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna nachos served raw per operator, not indicated to be raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Right side cook line handwash sink used to rinse utensils. Spoke with operator, operator cleared the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Per operator, raw tuna in packaged thawed under running water and placed in cook line salad station reach-in cooler for total duration less than 1 hour. Operator immediately opened packs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food, drink, cellphone with food and clean equipment on back prep table by ice machine. Also in main bar and front line drink prep area and coolers, belongings, drinks and food for employees with food for public. Operator cleared all personal items from station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in drink station by bar. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Large ice in reach-in freezer for drinks stored uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
39
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.A **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in outside bar service station.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bibb in box soda containers on front service line closet on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered in service station, outside bar.
25-05-4
78
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above fully cooked chicken wings on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in soda gun on the right hand side of the bar as you face the exterior windows.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange mold like substance in the ice machine outside in the bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle bowl used as scoop in panko breadcrumbs. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in back kitchen area on prep table next to an in use cutting board. Operator moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a watch and bracelets on employee working with food.
13-07-4
64
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in storage rack near dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Jun 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azure and Splashes at Wildblue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azure and Splashes at Wildblue on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azure and Splashes at Wildblue?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Azure and Splashes at Wildblue.
How does Azure and Splashes at Wildblue compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Azure and Splashes at Wildblue most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Azure and Splashes at Wildblue's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Azure and Splashes at Wildblue have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Azure and Splashes at Wildblue means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Azure and Splashes at Wildblue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azure and Splashes at Wildblue is inspected around three times per year on average.
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