LAH DE DAH
1170 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239 899-4001
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On expo line sour cream (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator sour cream was stocked on expo line at 11:00 AM.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle behind main bar has a mold like substance inside.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At Lah De Dah ice machines. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust in small galvanized buckets used for food service with direct contact with food. Operator began using food grade liners for presentation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On expo line sour cream (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator sour cream was stocked on expo line at 11:00 AM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line sour cream (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator sour cream was stocked on expo line at 11:00 AM.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink in prep kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Line cook wearing bracelet and watch. Employee removed watch and jewelry
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In prep sink, 20 pounds of Mahi Mahi bearing a label stating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink and no back flow preventers are installed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled pray bottles behind bar
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In prep sink, 20 pounds of Mahi Mahi bearing a label stating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server in cell phone and then return to work without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. At server station
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop resting in pico de gallo. Operator removed scoop from food.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory not post in restaurant or printed on menu. Burgers available undercooked and Floriday's Cocktail made with egg white. Provided operator with DBPR Consumer Advisory DBPR Form HR 5030-08 and it was posted during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at char grill in water of 105 F. Operator removed washed and sanitized tongs.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator emptied and refilled wiping cloth bucket: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm
Dec 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.