Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE LODGE

2278 FIRST ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3693642
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13650528
DBPR license4606869

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over fries in reach in freezer, the operator corrected the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, the operator moved to dish area to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with red liquid in chemical closet unlabeled.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near dish machine.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near smoker, the operator separated for proper drying. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.