LIGHTNING STRIKES

Food safety records indicate LIGHTNING STRIKES in FORT MYERS has 9 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

4140 FOWLER ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)

Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10907599

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 int, 8 basic

16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray/black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area at cook line covered with standing water. Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line, underneath shelving in dry storage, and underneath cooking equipment. Warning
14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt on shelving underneath handwash sink and soda machine at front service area. Observed buildup of food debris on outside of fryers at cook line. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container at front service area. Warning
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler in back food prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
28-07-4:Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored in front service handwash sink and observed spray bottle stored in handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed sponge and bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
53A-07-6: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
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Warning
53B-01-5: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

4/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10786254

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling including peeling paint and hole in ceiling in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage to wall by water heater, area missing some dry wall and baseboards missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer drawers in prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**

2/24/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8785542

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at bar by pool tables as soiled. Warning
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling including peeling paint and hole in ceiling in dry storage area. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes and cases of soda syrup on floor Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage to wall by water heater, area missing some dry wall and baseboards missing. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer drawers in prep kitchen. Warning
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 bulk flour and sugar containers. Warning
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed at least 10 small flying insects near water heater. Warning
41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip over 3 compartment sink. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in font cook line. Warning

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10702227

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/23/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10701328

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**

10/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8993401

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int

08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over to ready to eat food in reach in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); jalapenos (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they received delivery today and that unit was recently serviced. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. Warning

4/12/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8530249

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int

08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, fish and shrimp over cheese and hot dogs in reach-in cooler.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda gun holder at bar
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar had bucket in it. Removed bucket Corrected On-Site
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8529875

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8384162

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int

01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of chicken pieces with mold like substance and pan of beef crumbles with mold like substance in walk in cooler. Operator discarded items. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both soda guns at bar area by pool tables as soiled. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification available at time of inspection. Joshua Lynch is manager in charge at time of inspection. 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. Observed no proof available at the time of inspection. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning