The Tubby Pig Brewpub
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, The Tubby Pig Brewpub has 13 inspections in the public record. The Tubby Pig Brewpub was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so The Tubby Pig Brewpub trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and oxtail stored above cooked chicken in walk in freezer. The operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The operator secured them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, handle of walk in freezer missing.
14-11-5
74
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with shrimp stored in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage area attached to dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system coated in grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with shrimp stored in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches stuck to a trap under counter near 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach stuck to trap under counter near soda fountain. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10-15 droppings behind bar and equipment. Observed 10-15 rodent droppings in dry storage area under sink and near glass divider separating dining area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding) and cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding) and cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. The operator states they had been stored in reach in cooler overnight and discarded the items. Observed cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef with vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. The operator states the items had been placed in reach in cooler this morning less than 2 hours ago. The items were moved to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found in kitchen, behind bar, in dry storage area, and dining room - approximately 5-10 total. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked turkey, and cooked vegetables prepared the day before with no date markings. The operator added them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near women's restroom. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind bar and beneath equipment at bar. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, cooked chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage area attached to dining room. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair, the gasket and portion of the freezer that seals against the door is in disrepair. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system coated in grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
22
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage/water stains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dishwasher and server side station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 did not have any employee reporting paperwork on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator had no employee training paperwork on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage/water stains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dishwasher and server side station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator moved hot dogs to over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked okra at 51F. Operator advised had been in cooler over 6 hours. Operator discarded cooked okra. Observed cooked mixed vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice and beans (58F - Cold Holding);cooked rice and beans (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans and rice (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef oxtail (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pigs feet (51F - Cold Holding), all discarded by operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mixed vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice and beans (58F - Cold Holding);cooked rice and beans (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans and rice (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef oxtail (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pigs feet (51F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator discarded all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator had no employee training paperwork on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 did not have any employee reporting paperwork on site. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked okra, cooked white rice, cooked spinach no date marking and operator advised made the previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in corn meal and flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage/water stains. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dishwasher and server side station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
25
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed patty dough in direct contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged door frame around walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed patty dough in direct contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in dry storage room. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged door frame around walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
61
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bags in direct contact with food in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door and door frame to walk in freezer in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler closest to front door in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 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 dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects on clean dish shelf in prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bags in direct contact with food in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches in total. Observed 1 live roach on woman's restroom door, 1 live roach by reach in cooler where alcohol is stored! 1 live on wall behind microwave in kitchen, 2 live roaches in the gaskets of the reach in cooler units in the kitchen. Observed 6 live roaches on wall in the corner by the 3 compartment sink and wok stove. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under microwave in kitchen: cut plantains (53F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by items stored in sink. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kits for the dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in total 71 dead roaches. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf by vanilla extract, 5 dead in trap by soda machine, 1 dead under reach in cooler where alcohol is stored, 4 dead under 3 compartment sink in bar area, 1dead roach under shelf liner in shelf above 3 compartment sink in bar area, 20 dead in trap under white wire shelf in bar area near bar entrance, 20 dead under white wire shelf where linens are stored. Observed in kitchen: 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink, 9 dead under stove and fryers, 5 dead in prep sink in front storage room, 1 dead on floor near curtains in front storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door and door frame to walk in freezer in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil on floor around and behind fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler closest to front door in bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above dish machine. **Warning**
36-32-5
23
Jan 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding in bar area.
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall around walk in freezer and near outlet in bar area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around door.
14-69-4
86
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air (39F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (43F - Cold Holding); tofu (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door has been open for an extended period of time. Operator is to keep door shut for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tubby Pig Brewpub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tubby Pig Brewpub on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tubby Pig Brewpub?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Tubby Pig Brewpub.
How does The Tubby Pig Brewpub compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Tubby Pig Brewpub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has The Tubby Pig Brewpub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tubby Pig Brewpub have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Tubby Pig Brewpub 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 Tubby Pig Brewpub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tubby Pig Brewpub is inspected around four times per year on average.
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