Inspection Report

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THE LODGE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3333483
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352741
DBPR license4606869

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 7 small flying insects at beer tap drain closest to main bar. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic12B-09-5

Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum in kitchen while preparing food. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor around reach in freezer units in second floor storage room. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2 hood filters as missing over cook line. Operator replaced filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler next to salad station. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.