THE LODGE

2278 First Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

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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 Inspector #8824651
2025-02-28
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
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 Inspector #8731432
2024-07-09
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/21/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on lines in keg walk in cooler.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of cooler in main bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser as not functioning across from walk in cooler.
Food Inspector #8608418
2024-02-21
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 10/30/2023

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 debris on floor around reach in freezer units in second floor storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler next to salad station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8533391
2023-10-30
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 10/23/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum in kitchen while preparing food. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor around reach in freezer units in second floor storage room. Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2 hood filters as missing over cook line. Operator replaced filters. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler next to salad station. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 7 small flying insects at beer tap drain closest to main bar. Warning
Food Inspector #8352741
2023-10-23
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).