RED LOBSTER #0079

3801 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826736

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad reach in cooler as damaged.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed areas of standing water on floor in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and ceiling in walk in freezer.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer unit with bowls by salad reach in cooler as soiled.

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826379

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of dry storage area as soiled with food debris and broken glass. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near entrance to walk in freezer. Observed multiple damaged tiles in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739573

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of dry storage area as soiled with food debris and broken glass. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near entrance to walk in freezer. Observed multiple damaged tiles in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe for sink in dish washing area as damaged and water drains onto floor. Operator repaired pipe now water drains into drain. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler in bar area as soiled. 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 shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); ambient air (45F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528536

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in fish breading mix and panko crumbs. Operator discarded containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some damaged ceiling tiles in dining area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near door to walk in freezer.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in bar area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle at far end of bar area.
  • 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard missing in middle microwave.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502263

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on main cook line across from stove. Observed gasket on walk in cooler as in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near door of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360955

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bread crumbs container on server line. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on main cook line across from stove. Observed gasket on walk in cooler as in poor repair. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near door of walk in freezer. 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 : Ambient air (43F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (45F - Cold Holding); lobster meat (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states that they received a produce delivery today and that the door had been open for a significant period of time. Operator instructed employees to keep door shut. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle area on root beer as soiled. 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