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RED LOBSTER #0079

Health inspection records show RED LOBSTER #0079 in FORT MYERS has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13549792

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed silverware stored under paper towels next to handwash sink in prep area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwash area and near ice machine.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in prep area stored in standing water at 80F. The operator started the faucet to continuously run the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in prep area. The operator stated they had been out less than 2 hours and relocated to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter hot held at 122F, the butter had been held for less than 2 hours. Educated the operator on time as a public health control, the form was emailed to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near dishwash area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. The electrical cord for butter warmer/dispenser is damaged and duct taped.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484676

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in salad prep station in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 28-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed water filters were expired. The manager put in work request for new water filters. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940882

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in salad prep station in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink in bar prep area no handwashing sign. The manager placed handwashing sign at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier. Warning
  • 28-03-4:Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed water filters were expired. The manager put in work request for new water filters. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw flounder over ready to eat crab and cod in stand up reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The cook moved the raw flounder to bottom shelf under the crab and cod in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwashing machine not reaching final rinse cycle of 160°F. Observed a work order request for dishwashing machine. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

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