Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3453842
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8746250
DBPR license4604513

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 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 2

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over ready to eat peppers/onions. Operator switched raw to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-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 only. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine. Educated operator on keeping dishwasher area clean. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.