Cousins Maine Lobster

11770 Metro Pkwy Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33966

Seafood

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cousins Maine Lobster four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for for quaternary. . **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**

35B-14-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained a copy of the last inspection report. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

51-18-6

Feb 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator had test strips (at) but no chart to show whether correct range.

16-43-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go food boxes stored directly on the floor.

25-05-4

Jun 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousins Maine Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousins Maine Lobster on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cousins Maine Lobster compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Cousins Maine Lobster most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Cousins Maine Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cousins Maine Lobster have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cousins Maine Lobster means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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