Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3703201
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741676
DBPR license4603953

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. French fry cutter. Educated operator on cleaning cutter daily. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line. Educated operator on importance of preventing buildup of grease. Observed buildup of gray-like substance on floor in front of ice bin at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with encrusted grease on stove. Observed buildup of gray/slime-like substance on outside of ice cream reach in freezer.

#5Basic22-16-4

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

#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.