Matanzas Inn

416 Crescent St Unit 101, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Matanzas Inn stretching back to 2022. Matanzas Inn was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Compared to other Fort Myers Beach restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored with clean plates in server area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area and bar area.

21-12-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); operator diluted to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp,over prepared ready to eat wings in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); operator diluted to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in feta cheese and bacon bits in back make cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-13-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In small downstairs kitchen.

36-37-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of potato chips stored in floor in kitchen. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grouper (51 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded time/temperature controlled for safety foods before it could be determined if a stop sale was needed.

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matanzas Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matanzas Inn on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Matanzas Inn compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Matanzas Inn most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Matanzas Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matanzas Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matanzas Inn 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 Matanzas Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matanzas Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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