Gator Lanes
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
64
Score
Gator Lanes has been inspected 11 times since 2023. Gator Lanes was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Gator Lanes trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; bag of raw ground beef stored with bag of cooked hotdogs. No contamination observed. Operator removed cooked hotdogs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over can chili at dry storage. Operator removed the spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-24-4
64
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm )not sanitizing properly. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container stored next to clean container near by dish machine. Operator removed bleach container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service cups stored on floor by kitchen entrance. Operator removed single service cups to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
61
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach cleaner stored next to food containers near by dishmachine. Operator removed it to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single service food container with no handle used to dispense corn meal. Operator removed single service containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (50 F - Cold Holding). Per operator the cheese just came in 2 hours prior. Operator moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs on top shelf over cooked pasta. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).operator set up sanitizer in triple sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm); **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One manager CFM expired.
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured CO2 tank next to hand sink between kitchen and bar not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles and onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to the shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gator Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gator Lanes on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gator Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gator Lanes.
How does Gator Lanes compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Gator Lanes most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Gator Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gator Lanes have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gator Lanes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gator Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gator Lanes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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