Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE LODGE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3442406
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731432
DBPR license4606869

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad reach in cooler: cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding); corn (47F – Cold Holding).

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by dish machine. Operator had employee install soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between parts of salad cooler. Operator moved items for proper storage.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on outside of oven. Operator cleaned item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.