RED LOBSTER #0079
3801 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (58F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F – Cold Holding) in prep area. The operator stated they had been out less than 2 hours and relocated to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter hot held at 122F, the butter had been held for less than 2 hours. Educated the operator on time as a public health control, the form was emailed to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near dishwash area.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Basic 3
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed silverware stored under paper towels next to handwash sink in prep area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwash area and near ice machine.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in prep area stored in standing water at 80F. The operator started the faucet to continuously run the water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.