Lightning Strikes

4140 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4602970

Official report

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Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct152026

Licensing inspection

15 violations found

First visitOct 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
15 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Observed 4 #10 cans of Value Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce in dry storage dented at the seams.
  Food with mold-like growth.
  See stop sale. Observed burger patties at cook line with mold-like growth. The operator discarded.
  Fixed on the spot
  Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed 2 half and half containers in sports bar reach in cooler dated 5/12/26 and 7/28/26.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cut tomato with no date marking in walk in cooler.
  Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  Observed half and half at bar with no date marking.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed handwash sink at front counter water - 74°F.
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Observed door of ice machine near 3 compartment sink is taped together and is not smooth and easily cleanable.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed buildup in ice machine at main bar area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Fans and surround area soiled in walk in cooler.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at main bar used by food employees.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen in front of walk in cooler.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed ceiling damaged Cut tomato in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near 3 compartment sink.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul142026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  Observed No Proof of food employees responsibility forms.
  Administrative complaint
  At the first visitFixed on the spot
  Emailed The Manager Employee Reporting Form (HR 5030-103).
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Observed No Proof of Certified Manager Certification.
  Administrative complaint
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.