The Rude Shrimp Co

1365 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Rude Shrimp Co appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach average 82, so The Rude Shrimp Co is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from shelf waist high where cross contamination will occur. Operator moved tongs.

10-20-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop inside corn salsa; operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on board MFDV.

05-09-4

Jan 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104

11-27-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Screen for window and rear door not in place. Per operator screens on site and will install.

35B-14-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line from holding tank leaking about three compartment sink

29-11-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rude Shrimp Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rude Shrimp Co on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Rude Shrimp Co compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

The Rude Shrimp Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has The Rude Shrimp Co's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Rude Shrimp Co have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Rude Shrimp 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.

How often is The Rude Shrimp Co inspected?

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

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