THE LODGE
2278 First Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the rag from under the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw salmon and raw shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers under the raw salmon and raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink on cook line. Educated cook on properly washing hands in designated handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher blocked by empty sanitizer bucket. The operator removed empty sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. The operator was replacing soap in bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low hot water pressure at handwashing sink on cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between parts of salad cooler. Operator moved items for proper storage.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on outside of oven. Operator cleaned item. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad reach in cooler: cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding).
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by dish machine. Operator had employee install soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).