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EDISON'S LAB AT THE HOLIDAY INN

Health inspection records show EDISON'S LAB AT THE HOLIDAY INN in FORT MYERS has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2431 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872694

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server wait station. Observed utensils nears build up of black mold like substance inside ice machine on server station.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen missing or in disrepair.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler behind bar.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen and dry storage area floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no receptacle near handwashing station near 3 compartment sink and cook line.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils near cook line with food contact surface up.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters out with no protection in wait station area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in server wait station as well as behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Operator brought license current during inspection, verified license is now current online. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of ham, and a container of liquid eggs held over 7 days from prep marking 09/07 in reach in coolers on cook's line. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of ham, and a container of liquid eggs held over 7 days from prep marking 09/07 in reach in coolers on cook's line. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) and milk (50F - Cold Holding) that were held overnight in reach in coolers on cook's line and server station. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) and milk (50F - Cold Holding) that were held overnight in reach in coolers on cook's line and server station per Operator. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade soiled with food debris on prep table across from walk in cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855596

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall panel above walk in cooler unit.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door of walk in freezer interfering with door opening and closing. Observed ice buildup in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink near dish area as in disrepair.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. Admin Complaint
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank near back door.

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773750

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in walk in cooler and missing ceiling tile above walk in freezer. Observed water damage to multiple ceiling tiles and light covers.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping on to floor from ceiling in main walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler on cook line: milk (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (58F - Cold Holding); ambient air (55F - Cold Holding).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler on cook line: milk (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (58F - Cold Holding); ambient air (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler in drink area.

Inspection Date: 2/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451643

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn and walk-in freezer gasket torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of red potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. The manager removed red potatoes from floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in container of flour and brown sugar. The Manager removed utensils from inside both containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in bag for protection. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The business license was paid in full at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed hand washing sink beside 2 compartment sink very low water pressure.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450955

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed some water at bottom of reach in cooler. Operator states that they drained bottom of cooler today. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389885

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-26-1: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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning