Pirate Seafood and Chicken

3523 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pirate Seafood and Chicken appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. Pirate Seafood and Chicken was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pirate Seafood and Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Handwashing sink blocked with cart. **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw fish stored over sauces. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abdallah Ayaad; expired on 12/01/25. No any other CFM available. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near triple sink. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Interior of handwashing sink rusted. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Box of single-service paper bag stored on floor. Operator removed the box to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw meat container stored over ranch dressing containers. Operator moved raw meat container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by soda machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled near by kitchen entrance. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pirate Seafood and Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pirate Seafood and Chicken on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pirate Seafood and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pirate Seafood and Chicken.

How does Pirate Seafood and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Pirate Seafood and Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Pirate Seafood and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pirate Seafood and Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pirate Seafood and Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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