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THE LODGE

With 7 documented inspections, THE LODGE in FORT MYERS has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13650308

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed 1-men's and 1-women's restrooms not tight fitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed 1-men's and 1-women's restrooms not tight fitting. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease accumulation on ceiling tiles at various locations of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed grease accumulation on ceiling tiles at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed multiple handwash sinks with no handwashing sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed some food handler training certificates expired. **Time Extended**

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10893609

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 6 int, 5 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed 1-men's and 1-women's restrooms not tight fitting. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease accumulation on ceiling tiles at various locations of kitchen. Warning
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans exposed to splash next to handwash sink at dish shelf in the hallway of kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed multiple handwash sinks with no handwashing sign. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on containers at dish shelf. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked pork at Reach in Drawers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reheating in the Hot Holding Unit: beans 82F, chicken 131F, Beef 128F, Meatloaf 153F, Queso 101F, Chili 90F, Shredded chicken 109F, Beef sausage 129F. The operator had placed all the food items at 8:45am. The temperatures of food items were taken at 11:30am. Operator discarded the food items. The items wet not reheated within the 2 hour time frame to 165F. Warning
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed reheating in the Hot Holding Unit: beans 82F, chicken 131F, Beef 128F, Meatloaf 153F, Queso 101F, Chili 90F, Shredded chicken 109F, Beef sausage 129F. The operator had placed all the food items at 8:45am. The temperatures of food items were taken at 11:30am. Operator discarded the food items. The items wet not reheated within the 2 hour time frame. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on shelf next to seasonings. Operator removed the chemical to the proper location with other chemical items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of chocolate milk not date marked at beer walk in cooler. Operator date marked the food item. 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. Observed no Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Emailed the operator the written procedure which was printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed document not completed with no signatures. Operator had all the employees in the establishment signed the document. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no installation or replacement date on water treatment device located above exterior mop sink. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 81F at multiple handwashing sinks. Warning

2/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8824651

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

7/9/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8731432

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 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

2/21/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8608418

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

10/30/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8533391

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

10/23/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8352741

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 basic

  • 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