LIGHTNING STRIKES
4140 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 #10 cans of Value Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce in dry storage dented at the seams.
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed burger patties at cook line with mold-like growth. The operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 half and half containers in sports bar reach in cooler dated 5/12/26 and 7/28/26.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half and half at bar with no date marking.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut tomato with no date marking in walk in cooler.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink at front counter water – 74F.
22-02-4Intermediate – can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice machine at main bar area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged Cut tomato in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed door of ice machine near 3 compartment sink is taped together and is not smooth and easily cleanable.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at main bar used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans and surround area soiled in walk in cooler.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen in front of walk in cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.