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EDISON RESTAURANT

3583 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 2399369348

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats95
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4605343
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 23
JAN 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 5 small flying insects at hand wash sink in small bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,100

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022052456Oct 6, 2022Dec 8, 2022$400
7--2019020470Apr 15, 2019Aug 1, 2019$800
7--2018026222Apr 16, 2018Jul 9, 2018$400
7--2017058770Nov 20, 2017Feb 23, 2018$200
7--2015021510May 7, 2015Jul 28, 2015$300

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the exterior ice machine next to bar.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large amount of ice buildup in downstairs walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2024 · Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lines in keg cooler as having mold like buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2024 · Observed buildup on exterior of keg lines. Time Extended
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 5 small flying insects at hand wash sink in small bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice and beer stored in hand wash sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large amount of ice buildup in downstairs walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lines in keg cooler as having mold like buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of soil and debris on floor of beer walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Observed some debris on floor of beer walk in cooler. Time Extended
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in stainless steel reach in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in roll top reach in cooler. Operator discarded item. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of soil and debris on floor of beer walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in stainless steel reach in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in roll top reach in cooler. Operator discarded item.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of soil and debris on floor of beer walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in stainless steel reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.