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
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).