LAZY FLAMINGO 4
12951 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239.476.9000
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at cook line; cooked beans (78F - Hot Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (93F - Hot Holding). Per operator items placed on steamer for one hour. Operator removed the items started reheating to 165F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023015483 | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2021048526 | Sep 21, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | $200 |
| 7--2018053077 | Aug 28, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near clean equipment at bar. Operator removed chemicals.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to three compartment sink. Educated operator on the importance of having vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to rinse cloth.
Accumulation of lime/scale-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler. Operator removed employee food.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce and sauce not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered foods.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to three compartment sink. Maintenance put vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled bottle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook line window. Operator inverted containers.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by spray bottles. Operator removed bottles.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta made the day before not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked pasta.
Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed box off of floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease behind backboard of stove in back food prep area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm; not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at cook line; cooked beans (78F - Hot Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (93F - Hot Holding). Per operator items placed on steamer for one hour. Operator removed the items started reheating to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments at cook line.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris at prep area. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons stored not inverted at bar area. Operator stored inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flour container stored with chemicals near by mop sink. Operator removed the flour container.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen tuna in ROP package thawing in reach in cooler. Operator removed raw frozen tuna from ROP package.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation. Operator called supplier,requested parasite destruction letter. Supplier sent a parasite destruction letter at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler y kitchen entrance: sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator placed in reach-in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed ice bag on items and called technician for service.
2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled 2 spray bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with mold like substance at bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu identify all items contain raw or undercook. Per operator not all items contain raw or undercook. Only raw or undercooked animal foods covered by consumer advisory need to be identified.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen and men bathroom. Provided operator sign.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at server station. Operator removed correct storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator replace in sanitizing solution bucket.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Cook line. Operator removed strip.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at 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. Operator took fish out of packages.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.