Yucatan Beach Stand
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Yucatan Beach Stand stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Fort Myers Beach restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Oysters Rockefeller over sliced tomatoes. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup inside soda nozzle at front bar. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser at end of cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in diced tomatoes. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water. Operator turned on water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashely does not have food manager certification **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
90
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dish Machine (Chlorine 00ppm) operator called technician for service and is filling three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade container used in direct contact with food. Large janitorial container used for tortilla chips. Operator replaced container with food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashely does not have food manager certification **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop tortilla chips for large container. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-17-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside large Manitowoc unit This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-17-2025 Operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
47
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line under char grill: fish (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding) This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 Per operator, food was stocked from walk in cooler 2 hours prior. Operator is icing down food to rapidly chill**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Ground beef (48 F Cold Holding); Chicken (47 F Cold Holding); fish (52 F Cold Holding) operator had stocked food from walk in cooler 2 hours prior and will place ice on all proteins to rapidly cool and maintain food at 41 F or below. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chile and cheese sauce in walk in cooler, prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Multiple food it,especially in walk in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water/liquid inside reach in cooler behind outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured CO2 cylinders stored on outside dock area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in public mens room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-06-2024 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jun 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile / vents missing. Ceiling vents missimg in dish area and on expo line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear doors not self closing and gap present at top left (looking from inside) - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: No closer has been installed **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
90
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small flies at entrance to kitchen not landing of food or food contact areas.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above fresh herbs and coconut flakes. Operator moved food to proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from inspection dated 05-13-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three Mantis brand fly lights on walls in dish area, prep room and at end of expo line away from food with sticky paper full of trapped small flies. Operator replaced all sticky paper.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile / vents missing. Ceiling vents missimg in dish area and on expo line.
36-36-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large commingled dumpster has large hole on left side of container.
33-24-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Large dumpster located outside back door had lid open. Operator closed lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear doors not self closing and gap present at top left (looking from inside)
35B-03-4
58
May 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five small flies in kitchen area; not observed on food or food contact areas. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp and diced tomatoes. Operator moved food to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat violation form inspection dated 11-28-2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (53 F - Cold Holding) per operator food had been stocked to front line cooler from walk in cooler less than two hours prior. Operator iced down all food to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink in expo. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside both ice machines next to main bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table by dish room entrance. Repeat from inspection dated 11-28-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turn on water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind main bar used as dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Hand sink behind bar being used as a dump sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floors, walls, shelves, condenser fans and cases of food in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 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 loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper glove changing and hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above fully cooked ready to eat shrimp in cooks line drawer. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved all food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No CFM present while 5 cooks, 4 servers and two bartenders are working with food. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind outside bar and soda nozzle behind main bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind main bar used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna Nachos are not designated as a raw item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floors, walls, shelves, condenser fans and cases of food in walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as a pan liner for container of cheese. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dish area. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table, backpack stored on shelf above prep table at fry station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Approximately 20 bags of trash on ground in dumpster area, dumpsters are over flowing. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. **Warning**
21-12-4
26
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two containers (4 quarts) diced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); One container (6 quarts) shredded cheese (63 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line that per operator had been removed from refrigeration at 10:00 AM and observed at 3:30 PM
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two containers (4 quarts) diced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); One container (6 quarts) shredded cheese (63 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line that per operator had been removed from refrigeration at 10:00 AM and observed at 3:30 PM. Repeat from 07-19-2022 **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags are missing last date served
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for Quat sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink behind bar
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cooks line shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of pickled peppers and celery not covered while stored at the fry station. Repeat from 07-19-2022
08B-12-5
50
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00 ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a cooler drawer on cooks line: ground beef (63 F - Cold Holding) burgers were over stocked and could not maintain proper temperature. Operator removed extra burgers to walk in cooler for proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose in dish room.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside soda nozzle behind bar at service well.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cabbage slaw with diced tomatoes made the morning prior not labeled. Operator labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both machines have a mold like substance inside bins.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ready to eat Taco Salad bowls uncovered on a shelf. Operator covered shells. . Repeat from 01-18-2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yucatan Beach Stand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yucatan Beach Stand on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yucatan Beach Stand?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yucatan Beach Stand.
How does Yucatan Beach Stand compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Yucatan Beach Stand most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Yucatan Beach Stand's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yucatan Beach Stand have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yucatan Beach Stand 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 Yucatan Beach Stand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yucatan Beach Stand is inspected around four times per year on average.
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