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DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD

2027 LINHART AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4651234

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DEEP DOWN SOUTH BBQ N SEAFOOD in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 4 critical, 4 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs and cream cheese stored at front counter at room temperature. The operator discarded the items.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the reach in freezer, the operator corrected while on site.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs from handle.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) near 3 compartment sink, the operator stated it has been out less than an hour and placed in cooker. Observed cream cheese at room temperature, operator discarded.
  • [50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid stored next to corn bread and pasta, the operator moved to a safe area.
  • [50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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