Hideaway Rest & Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
50
Score
Hideaway Rest & Lounge appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service forks improperly stored at dry storage”, showing up two times.
Hideaway Rest & Lounge's latest score of 50 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; raw burger patties stored over raw fish. Operator stored raw burger patties at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottle stored over prep area. Operator removed medicine bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Single-service forks improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored single service forks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham more than 7 days date marked. Per operator prepared at time of inspection but not updated. Operator updated date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
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. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cook line has no paper towel. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor front of ice machine. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and bread stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Silverware dried with cloth at server station. Discussed operator proper procedures.
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by spices. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cake in walk in cooler. Operator moved cake to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 68F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom.
27-16-4
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 shredded mozzarella cheese not date marked. Operator date marked cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease on can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator completed forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shrimp not date marked. Operator date marked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine. Operator placed buckets off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
25
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee in dish room go from dirty to clean with washing hands. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. Observed employee wash hands between dirty and clean. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (62 F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was in there for 2-3 days. Operator voluntarily threw away before stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two out of Six employees hired over 60 days do not have required training. Operator just received books and scheduled training. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on dirty surface outside ice machine. Operator removed and had cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat 5/17/2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1-# can of marinara sauce severely dented On rim and side of can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over prepared egg salad. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at one of two sinks on cooks line. Operator provided soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Had proof of training for 3 out of 4 employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing above cooks line.
36-36-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hideaway Rest & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hideaway Rest & Lounge on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hideaway Rest & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “single-service forks improperly stored at dry storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hideaway Rest & Lounge.
How does Hideaway Rest & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Hideaway Rest & Lounge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Hideaway Rest & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hideaway Rest & Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hideaway Rest & Lounge 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 Hideaway Rest & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hideaway Rest & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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