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 dateFebruary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3482756
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8824651
DBPR license4606869

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw salmon and raw shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers under the raw salmon and raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink on cook line. Educated cook on properly washing hands in designated handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher blocked by empty sanitizer bucket. The operator removed empty sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. The operator was replacing soap in bar. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low hot water pressure at handwashing sink on cook line.

Basic 3

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the rag from under the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.