THE LODGE
2278 FIRST ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
29-42-4High 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**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-14-5Intermediate – 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**
29-28-4Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – 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**
36-34-5Basic – 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**
24-27-4Basic – 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-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed multiple handwash sinks with no handwashing sign. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on containers at dish shelf. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.