EDISON'S LAB AT THE HOLIDAY INN

Name: EDISON'S LAB AT THE HOLIDAY INN
Address: 2431 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 38.6

2431 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4605061

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38.6 Grade F / 100

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EDISON'S LAB AT THE HOLIDAY INN in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 11 critical, 11 major, 18 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 30, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed no installation or replace date on the water filtration cartridge.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[03F-10-5] Observed cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) at front buffet line. Operator states they discard after 4 hours but have no written plan.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous tile above prep table outside walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Observed cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) at front buffet line. Operator states they discard after 4 hours but have no written plan.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along cook line.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near coffee area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour under prep table near walk in cooler.
[11-26-1] 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. Emailing health reporting agreement form.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor near coffee area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near coffee area.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (49F - Cold Holding) at front buffet line.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed no installation or replace date on the water filtration cartridge.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); at front buffet line. The operator states it is discarded after 4 hours but no written plan. Emailing copy of time as a public health control form.
[02C-03-5] 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 milk container opened day prior, no date marking.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous tile above prep table outside walk in cooler.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen missing or in disrepair.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters out with no protection in wait station area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) and milk (50F - Cold Holding) that were held overnight in reach in coolers on cooks line and server station. The operator discarded the items.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in server wait station as well as behind bar.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server wait station. Observed utensils nears build up of black mold like substance inside ice machine on server station.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of ham, and a container of liquid eggs held over 7 days from prep marking 09/07 in reach in coolers on cooks line. The operator discarded the items.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) and milk (50F - Cold Holding) that were held overnight in reach in coolers on cooks line and server station per Operator. The operator discarded the items.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler behind bar.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils near cook line with food contact surface up.
[33-38-4] No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no receptacle near handwashing station near 3 compartment sink and cook line.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Operator brought license current during inspection, verified license is now current online.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of ham, and a container of liquid eggs held over 7 days from prep marking 09/07 in reach in coolers on cooks line. The operator discarded the items.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen and dry storage area floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade soiled with food debris on prep table across from walk in cooler.

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