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MATT'S RED HOTS

18911 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 24 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578301
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10755862
DBPR license4603953

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 49F cold hold, raw hamburger 50F cold hold less than 4 hours in Walk in cooler. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Note: establishment just received delivery per operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator discarded roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing on floor underneath table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on wooden table underneath French fry cutter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.