Fresh Catch Inland

7991 Plaza Del Lago Dr, Estero, FL 33928

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Fresh Catch Inland has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.

“Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Estero restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw triple tail and raw salmon over ready to eat potatoes in walk-in cooler. The GM all raw items under the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. The GM placed soap at handwashing sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating and drinking on cook line. The GM is speaking to cooking about eating and drinking on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. The GM removed utensils from standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The GM removed wiping cloth from under cutting board on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on cook line. The operator discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line not wearing.

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white substance on the interior of the altosham.

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on the cook line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed capped bottle of water on the prep table on the cook line.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets and watches.

13-07-4

Jan 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Catch Inland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Catch Inland on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Catch Inland?

Across the inspection record, “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresh Catch Inland.

How does Fresh Catch Inland compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Fresh Catch Inland most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has Fresh Catch Inland's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fresh Catch Inland have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fresh Catch Inland means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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