The Real Seafood Co
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at The Real Seafood Co, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The Real Seafood Co's latest score of 78 falls below the Estero average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with bracelets and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal 1/9 pan in bulk in use sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in and reach in gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer, operator states repair service was called. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guards in use for staff Preparing food.
13-04-4
78
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes not wash hands and change gloves when going from dirty to clean.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1.25 pounds of cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler date marked 8/25 today is 9/2. Operator discarded shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1.25 pounds of cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler date marked 8/25 today is 9/2. Operator discarded shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels and oyster tags not date marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with build up of food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed serving spoon in the horseradish in the oyster station no stored above the horseradish. Operator removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
50
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink on the cold side of the cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution on the floor in the prep kitchen area. Operator moved bucket to be cleaned and changed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in the kitchen soda dispenser. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven door handles.
10-20-4
70
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Real Seafood Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Real Seafood Co on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does The Real Seafood Co compare to other restaurants in Estero?
The Real Seafood Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has The Real Seafood Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Real Seafood Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Real Seafood Co 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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