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LUMBER AXE

2158 COLONIAL BLVD UNITS 1 & 2, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-931-1092

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606919
Grade history
MAY 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw shrimp stored over mayo containers. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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Bowl with no handle used to dispense ranch dressing. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
In walk in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Single-service drinking cups stored on floor at dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage at dry storage.
Basic/36-32-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dishmachine. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable at food storage area.
Basic/36-37-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted at top of ice machine. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Water bottle cases stored on floor at bar area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair at food storage area.
Basic/36-32-5
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; Raw ground beef patties stored over cooked hotdogs. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over prep area. Operator removed spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar and prep area.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Hot water faucet handle broken at handwashing sink at prep area.
Basic/29-09-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored cleaning items. Operator removed cleaning items to proper storage.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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 health reporting agreement and employees signed agreement at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice bin between uses. Operator removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.