Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

14301 PORT COMFORT RD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3427141
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8689744
DBPR license4604513

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with herbs in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Operator switched herbs into food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on importance of hand wash sink only. Operator removed water pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator wrote last date served on tags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator fixed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk-in freezer. Observed boxes of food and chef's pies. Educated operator on storing foods off of floor. Operator had employee fix and move everything off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

#5Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added more chlorine. ReChecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.