Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken's 41 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator corrected employee who washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler at end of cooks line, the operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit, measured 80 degrees.
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Measured 78 degrees.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to single service containers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area - cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach in cooler at end of cooks line are damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed shaker cup handles in breading mix in prep area, and breading scoop handles in breading mix near cook line.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system heavily coated in grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition - knife at 3 compartment sink handle is coming off.
14-12-4
41
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cornmeal/flour stored in non-food grade plastic garbage cans.
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration in dry frying mix. The operator discarded the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration in dry frying mix. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from fryers. The operator states it was placed in the cooler today from walk in cooler. The operator relocated the items back to walk in cooler until the reach in cooler is corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker cups used as scoops in breading mix. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near exit door. The operator secured the tanks with a chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents above prep table and 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system heavily coated in grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket in mop sink.
42-01-4
35
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on tray with portioned sauces. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net or restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 9 rodent droppings on top of water heater in water heater closet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states door was open for an extended period of time today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on nozzles of drink dispensers. Operator cleaned item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink drain pipe at front counter in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5
43
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood vents as heavily soiled with grease.
36-68-5
95
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand was sink at front counter as blocked by boxes. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
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 in walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over portioned sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler : fish filet (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature of walk in cooler is 40F cold holding. Operator states that cooler has been opened frequently for morning prep. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood vents over fryers.
36-68-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed piper under hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink as leaking.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken.
How does Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken 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 Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pirate Hook Seafood and Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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