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: 50.1

2431 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4605061

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50.1 Grade F / 100

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EDISON'S LAB AT THE HOLIDAY INN in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 50.1 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 32 total violations — 10 critical, 9 major, 13 minor.

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[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near coffee area.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
[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.

Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
[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.
[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.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near coffee area.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler behind bar.
[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.
[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.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen missing or in disrepair.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters out with no protection in wait station area.
[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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.

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