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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE EDISON RESTAURANT

3583 MCGREGOR BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2872052
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6870445
DBPR license4605343

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 15, 2019 2:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 16, 2019 4:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority8 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority03A-01-4

High Priority – Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Grilled chicken (51°F – Cold Holding); pasta (52°F – Cold Holding); tuna (49°F – Cold Holding); steak (51°F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-10-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw tuna and raw fish over ready to eat rice in reach-in cooler beside walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-22-4

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03A-06-4

High Priority – Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (51°F – Cold Holding); raw fish (49°F – Cold Holding); raw turkey (51°F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Manager moved all raw products to other walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 to 12 dead dry rodent droppings on dishwashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed Grilled chicken (51°F – Cold Holding); pasta (52°F – Cold Holding); tuna (49°F – Cold Holding); steak (51°F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 8

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing as a dump sink for ice in kitchen and bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate02B-01-4

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed green beans, broccoli and pasta in reach-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar outside. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate14-76-6

Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed torn walk-in gaskets and ambient temperature of 51°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-4

Basic – Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-08-4

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-5

Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.