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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 dateSeptember 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635350
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10934926
DBPR license4603953

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on floor in unused walk in freezer. **Warning**

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Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

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#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in unused walk in freezer. Educated operator on maintaining good pest control. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing under table near front grill. **Warning**

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#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front service area and dishwash area. **Warning**

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#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath front grill and equipment at front service area. Observed buildup of debris on floor underneath shelving in unused walk in freezer. **Warning**

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#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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#7Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**

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#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

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#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front service reach in cooler. **Warning**

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#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Blanched french fries and onion rings in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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#11Basic36-02-5

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 August 20, 2026 4:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.