RED LOBSTER #0079
3801 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw flounder over ready to eat crab and cod in stand up reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The cook moved the raw flounder to bottom shelf under the crab and cod in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwashing machine not reaching final rinse cycle of 160°F. Observed a work order request for dishwashing machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in salad prep station in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink in bar prep area no handwashing sign. The manager placed handwashing sign at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier. **Warning**
28-03-4Basic – Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed water filters were expired. The manager put in work request for new water filters. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.