Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
43
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt's 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked artichoke. Operator stored cooked artichoke to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler; raw ground beef patties stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary tablet bottle stored over prep area. Operator removed quaternary tablets to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator removed coffee filters to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored above water bottles at dry storage. Operator removed bleach gallons to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator stored wiping cloth in sanitation solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under triple sink at bar.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near by outside walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Operator removed ice scoop and placed it properly. Scoop handle in rice at dry storage. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Multiple board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used to store lettuce.in walk-in cooler. Operator removed lettuce from bag and placed them in food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over breads in reach in freezer. Operator removed ground beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink at bar.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at salad station. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored knives at behind the cookline. Operator removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands while preparing food. Discussed with operator about food preparation procedures and employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice stored next to handwashing sink that is exposed to splash at server station area.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored between bottles at bar. Operator removed and placed ice scoop at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service food containers stored on floor. Operator removed from floor and placed it at dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
43
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt.
How does Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt 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 Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prawnbroker Rest & Fish Mkt is inspected around three times per year on average.
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