Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Operator directed employee to begin cleaning machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ambient air (50F - Cold Holding). Operator called repair company to come service cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Operator directed employee to begin cleaning machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator voluntarily discarded item. **Warning**
12B-07-4
78
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 55F. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Observed knife in water at 74F. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near front expo station : fresh cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Operator put items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in corner of bar on floor. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup around vents on cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 55F. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
58
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
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 over keg in smaller walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on pipes on ceiling near dish machine.
36-34-5
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. Observed pan of portioned mahi mahi thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed green wire shelving unit in kitchen as having a rusted bottom shelf.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
64
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bottle stored over soup kettle on main line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator printed and filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags missing last date sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar unlabeled across from expo line.
02D-01-5
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. Observed frozen fish with label not removed from packaging while thawing. Discussed proper thawing process for reduced oxygen packaged fish that was commercially frozen. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured behind bar next to raw bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf near dishwasher.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shell eggs stored on floor of walk-in cooler next to liquor storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping on exposed pipes over cook's lines.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed bar utensils stored in sanitizer solution behind bar.
10-18-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under cutting boards.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of cook's line. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Utility pipes are unnecessarily exposed. Observed pipes exposed over cook's line and prep areas.
36-04-5
29
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Operator directed employee to clean item. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
95
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in liquor room and near secondary walk in cooler.
36-22-4
90
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Operator directed employee to begin cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle on cook line.
10-20-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers.
How does Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Izzys Fish & Oyster Fort Myers is inspected around five times per year on average.
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