The Cove

17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Cove has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks facing water used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting The Cove on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at right side handwash sink facing water.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks facing water used by food employees.
31B-04-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bar. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cove on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cove?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks facing water used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cove.

How does The Cove compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

The Cove most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has The Cove's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cove have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Cove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cove is inspected around two times per year on average.