The Lucky Screw

1527 Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Lucky Screw has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The Lucky Screw's latest score of 58 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.

29-42-4

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. Observed no Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Email the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Observed no Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. Emailed the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable ice machine at 2nd floor bar.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven door handle. Operator relocated on top of the grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.

51-13-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Ahi tuna served not identified on menu.

02B-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label date marked on short ribs in stand up reach in cooler. The operator changed out label. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.

33-16-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored under equipment. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in women's restroom. Operator placed sign in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager removed the ice handle from the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle in bar area as soiled. Operator replaced nozzle with clean part. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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 raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator began opening packages. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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 fish not completely frozen in reduced oxygen packaging in drawer under grill.

06-09-1

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 loaves of uncovered bread in freezer. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on to floor in bar area from hand wash sink.

29-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lucky Screw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lucky Screw on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lucky Screw?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lucky Screw.

How does The Lucky Screw compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

The Lucky Screw most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has The Lucky Screw's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lucky Screw have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Lucky Screw 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 Lucky Screw inspected?

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

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