Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
26
Score
Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn's 26 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (49F - Cold Holding) at front buffet line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - 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. Emailing health reporting agreement form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); at front buffet line. The operator states it is discarded after 4 hours but no written plan. Emailing copy of time as a public health control form. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no installation or replace date on the water filtration cartridge. **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container opened day prior, no date marking. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour under prep table near walk in cooler. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor near coffee area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near coffee area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous tile above prep table outside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-37-5
26
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Operator brought license current during inspection, verified license is now current online. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of ham, and a container of liquid eggs held over 7 days from prep marking 09/07 in reach in coolers on cook's line. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of ham, and a container of liquid eggs held over 7 days from prep marking 09/07 in reach in coolers on cook's line. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) and milk (50F - Cold Holding) that were held overnight in reach in coolers on cook's line and server station. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding) and milk (50F - Cold Holding) that were held overnight in reach in coolers on cook's line and server station per Operator. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade soiled with food debris on prep table across from walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at at hand wash sink on cook line and near dish machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no receptacle near handwashing station near 3 compartment sink and cook line.
33-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server wait station. Observed utensils nears build up of black mold like substance inside ice machine on server station.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen missing or in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler behind bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen and dry storage area floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils near cook line with food contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters out with no protection in wait station area.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in server wait station as well as behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
20
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed in walk in cooler on cook line: milk (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (58F - Cold Holding); ambient air (55F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler on cook line: milk (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (58F - Cold Holding); ambient air (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler in drink area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in walk in cooler and missing ceiling tile above walk in freezer. Observed water damage to multiple ceiling tiles and light covers.
36-32-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping on to floor from ceiling in main walk in cooler.
29-03-4
61
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The business license was paid in full at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed hand washing sink beside 2 compartment sink very low water pressure.
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn and walk-in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of red potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. The manager removed red potatoes from floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in container of flour and brown sugar. The Manager removed utensils from inside both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in bag for protection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Observed some water at bottom of reach in cooler. Operator states that they drained bottom of cooler today. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn.
How does Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Edison's Lab at the Holiday Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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