LOTUS THAI BISTRO
6611 ORION DR UNIT 106, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-517-6645
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting ready-to-eat lemons for tea with bare hands. Spoke with employee, employee donned gloves before continuing.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In left side reach-in freezer spring rolls and edamame in non food grade containers. To right in reach-in cooler, cut lettuce in non food grade container. In back dry storage at end, brown rice and sugar in non food grade containers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in middle tall silver reach-in cooler in back of kitchen.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed chicken not fully cooked in reach-in cooler middle, spoke with operator about written procedures and provided handout.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bill and Vongphachanh expired.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee cell phone on plates, employee glasses over food. Operator removed items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook line equipment, accumulation of soils around perimeter of kitchen. Repeat 9/30/2024, 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer, by dishwashing area, by reach-in cooler. Repeat 9/30/2024, 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, or on floor. Under front counter drink mix and sauces not stored 6 inches off floor. On cook line container sauce stored on floor. By back door bottle of oil stored on floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in far back dry storage area. Repeat 9/30/2024, 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment, coolers with accumulated food residue, grease.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat 5/3/2024.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer, by dishwashing area, by reach-in cooler. Repeat 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Food stored on floor. Container onions stored on floor by mop sink. Container sugar and two bottles oil on floor by dry storage. Container vinegar and container basil on floor on cook line.. Repeat 5/3/2024.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in far back dry storage area. Repeat 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment, coolers with accumulated food residue, grease.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In middle reach-in cooler back hallway, raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat noodles and broccoli. Operator rearranged cooler for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach-in cooler cook line: raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); tofu (54F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. Foods were discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach-in cooler cook line:; raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Also raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); tofu (54F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. Foods were discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat 5/3/2024.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook line equipment, accumulation of soils around perimeter of kitchen. Repeat 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer, by dishwashing area, by reach-in cooler. Repeat 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Food stored on floor. Container onions stored on floor by mop sink. Container sugar and two bottles oil on floor by dry storage. Container vinegar and container basil on floor on cook line.. Repeat 5/3/2024.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in far back dry storage area. Repeat 5/3/2024, 2/21/2024.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment, coolers with accumulated food residue, grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back of kitchen, raw chicken, raw beef and cooked black rice thawing at room temperature, no running water, no longer frozen solid in all parts.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dumplings and egg wraps stored in non food grade containers in white reach-in freezer near dishwashing area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Far right reach-in freezer in back of kitchen, raw chicken over raw beef, not commercially packaged.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) by hand sink at front counter. Operator diluted to 50ppm.
Partial 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. One signed reporting agreement observed, 4 employees present. Discussed with operator reviewing form with all employees.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook line equipment, accumulation of soils around perimeter of kitchen, front service area. Repeat 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer, by dishwashing area, by reach-in cooler. Repeat 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Food stored on floor. Containers onions stored on floor by mop sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By rice cooker in dishwashing area, scoops in standing water 78F.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in far back dry storage area. Repeat 2/21/2024.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, in kitchen, concentrated by cooking equipment. Repeat 2/21/2024, 4/4/2023.
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 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 employee scrubbing dirty dishes them handle clean dishes, no handwash. Spoke with
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease under cook line equipment, accumulation of soils around perimeter of kitchen, front service area. Repeat 4/4/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer, by dishwashing area, by reach-in cooler. Repeat 4/4/2023.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In back dry storage area observed scoop with handle in rice, no handle scoop in contact with sugar.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in far back dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes single service to go containers stored on ground in back dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, in kitchen, concentrated by cooking equipment. Repeat 4/4/2023.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Side glass doors locked, marked as exit.
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.