The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back beside 2 compartment sink being used as dumping ice. The manager discussed the purpose of handwashing sink with staff to only be used as handwashing and only handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink bar. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in storage room. The manager removed bottles of water from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The manager has dumpster lid closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The manager doubled bucket sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey burgers over raw steaks in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw turkey burgers beside the raw chicken under the raw steaks in reach-in cooler under the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave above prep table reach-in cooler in need of repairs (missing face place).
14-04-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed GM the Oyster Consumer Advisory HR Form 5025-131. The GM posted Oyster Consumer during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area used as dump sink. The manager educated staff on proper use of handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
58
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Operator is unable to locate forms at time of inspection. All employees on duty at time of inspection signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 missing ceiling tiles near dry storage room. Operator states ceiling tiles are on order, and that the original tiles were damaged due to a water leak that has already been repaired.
36-36-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken faucet on hand wash sink by ice machines. Operator has already contacted repair service.
29-08-4
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Operator was unable to locate procedures at the time of inspection. Operator printed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked peppers and onions prepared on site as not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink in ice machine area.
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup of ice in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in mango salsa. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets near food pass through window.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 1 open employee drink in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in ice machine area as in disrepair.
29-08-4
50
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 18 live small flying insects, 6 in pan of lettuce, 2 in pan or pico de gallo, 1 in pan of pickled jalapenos, 1 on pan of Queso. All others flying near kitchen window. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale issued due to small flying insects landing in : shredded lettuce, cucumber salad, pico de gallo, Queso, yellow rice, pickled jalapenos. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pack of zip ties stored in hand wash sink near ice machines. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel pans wet nesting on shelves. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor of dry storage room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on salad station. **Warning**
12B-07-4
58
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced sanitizer, observed dish machine at 25ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen : salad (58F - Cold Holding); raw fish (56F - Cold Holding). Operator put items on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored at hand wash sink at main bar. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above clean dishes. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor in storage room and liquor.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill.
How does The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill 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 The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Boathouse Fort Myers Tiki Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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