FORT MYERS, Lee County

GATORBITES TAIL & ALE

20351 SUMMERLIN RD #120-121, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Nov 12, 2025
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24186157

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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm in kitchen. Operator primed sanitizer, called technician, and will use working dish machine at bar. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24186161

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at wait station.

14-01-5

Detail 24186160

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense coleslaw. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24186158

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's restroom toilet not flushing. Operator in the process of fixing. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 24186159

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at wait station and reach in coolers at bar.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23953775

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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar dishmachine. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine at bar, called technician, and will use working dishmachine in main kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

12A-18-4

Detail 23953780

High Priority - Employee dried hands on towel after washing. Operator switched to napkins. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23953783

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with orange. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23953782

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23953776

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line/dishwash area. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 23953785

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar.

22-20-5

Detail 23953777

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.

14-01-5

Detail 23953784

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23953774

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23953778

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed sunglasses. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23953781

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath fryers. Observed buildup of debris in floor in back dry storage areas. Educated operator on routine cleaning.

08B-47-4

Detail 23953773

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor in back dry storage area.

33-16-4

Detail 23953779

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 23372407

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with green peppers in walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 23372412

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and rice in all in cooler not date marked.

27-16-4

Detail 23372413

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 23372409

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator in air drying containers. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23372408

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath fryers.

38-01-4

Detail 23372410

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer. Educated operator on fixing light in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23372411

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23145275

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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator changed sanitizer. Operator will use working dishmachine in kitchen until dishmachine at bar is fixed. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23145272

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at bar 200 ppm.

24-08-4

Detail 23145273

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

38-01-4

Detail 23145271

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23145274

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. Repeat Violation

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22859305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23. Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 22859306

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 22705715

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22705714

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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22705710

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Nicholas Moors on 11/15/23. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22705716

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22705712

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22705708

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressing. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22705720

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22705711

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen onion rings stored on floor in walk in freezer and containers of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on storing food 6 inches off of floor. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22705719

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters and sides of fryers. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22705709

Basic - Observed cooled chicken wings not covered in walk in freezer. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22705713

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22705718

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22705717

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22371902

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 chlorine concentration at dishmachines in kitchen and at bar 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22371898

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22371907

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

11-26-1

Detail 22371900

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 completed form. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22371904

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Educated operator on having warm water for hand washing. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22371901

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22371899

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior right corner of the ice machine/bin. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22371897

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms. Educated operator on having self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22371903

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22371906

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit. Educated operator on having gap sealed. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22371895

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22371905

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Repeat Violation Warning

25-02-4

Detail 22371896

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives and forks. Warning

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

41-27-4

Detail 22077067

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Operator added more water. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22077066

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.

53B-01-5

Detail 22077060

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. Note: Establishment open less than 60 days after extended period of non-operation due to damage from Hurricane Ian. Time extend for next unannounced inspection.

11-26-1

Detail 22077069

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22077071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom nearest dry storage area.

27-16-4

Detail 22077063

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in employee restroom nearest back dry storage area.

32-04-4

Detail 22077064

Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 22077058

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cocktail sauce and tartar sauce.

36-36-4

Detail 22077065

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back hallway near back kitchen exit.

36-32-5

Detail 22077057

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile at beverage/wait station.

12B-07-4

Detail 22077062

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

24-08-4

Detail 22077068

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

35B-01-4

Detail 22077061

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit.

08B-47-4

Detail 22077059

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour and box of mustard stored on floor in back dry storage.

31B-04-4

Detail 22077070

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's and men's restrooms.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 21266459

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb underneath hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 21266457

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Operator readjusted sanitizer and added more water. Rechecked concentration 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21266458

Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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

16-21-4

Detail 21266466

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21266465

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21266462

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-12-5

Detail 21266464

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

08B-49-4

Detail 21266460

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food in container on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21266461

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/thick grease underneath fryers at cook line.

42-02-4

Detail 21266456

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.

23-03-4

Detail 21266463

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease/gray-like substance around mop sink. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21266467

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20955113

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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed out solution. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20955116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked chicken wings 58F cold hold, marinated mushrooms 51F cold hold, canned hearts of palm 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety foods double panned with ice. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20955114

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb underneath hand wash sink at kitchen.

41-27-4

Detail 20955122

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm.

53B-14-5

Detail 20955120

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 20955121

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior/top of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20955111

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20955112

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of proper drying. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20955118

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine and underneath shelving in back dry storage and beverage room. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 20955117

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 20955115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance around drain of mop sink.

21-38-4

Detail 20955119

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

16-21-4

Detail 20563163

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

32-12-5

Detail 20563162

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20563167

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 20563168

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwash area.

36-73-4

Detail 20563164

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back dry storage room/area.

23-03-4

Detail 20563165

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris in interior lid of reach in cooler at end of cookline.

25-06-4

Detail 20563166

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site