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RED ROBIN AMERICA'S GOURMET BURGERS & SPIRITS

10021 GULF CENTER DR STE 225, Ft Myers FL 33913 · 239.454.5532

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats246
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606011
Grade history
AUG 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Far end of bar, approximately 12 small flying insects observed m not landing on food or drinks.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator replaced all chemicals and primed, 50ppm chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. On triple sink, red hose attached and resting in sink. Operator completely removed hose restoring air gap.
High priority/29-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried on debris on milkshake mixer piece in bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Observed cracks around electrical outlet, left side cook line by handwash sink. For reporting purposes only.
/47-02-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cooking handle raw ground beef and change gloves, no handwash. Spoke with employee and manager, employee washed hands before returning to work.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line entrance. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Far end of bar, approximately 12 small flying insects observed m not landing on food or drinks.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at entrance, shorter rack.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At far end cook line handwash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage can to allow sink access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling on cook line.
Basic/08B-36-4
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs in sanitizer at grill station. Operator sent tongs and container to dishwashing area for cleaning and sanitation.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over bar, front line pass through window, and vents on cook line with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to bar left side, pillars near pass through windows soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on ice cream shake blender behind bar. Repeat from 07-20-2023
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in dish machine area have surface rust.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line raw fish (57 F - Cold Holding), per operator fish had been removed from walk in 90 minutes prior. Operator placed ice bags on fish to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Heather Paeton hired more than 30 days prior to inspection and not Heather Paeton person in charge hired more than 30 days prior.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of ice cream shake blender behind bar had food build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Heather Paeton person in charge with one bartender, one server and two line cooks working with food.
Intermediate/53A-05-6

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.