Lah De Dah
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Lah De Dah has six inspections in the public record. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers Beach restaurant, which scores around 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust in small galvanized buckets used for food service with direct contact with food. Operator began using food grade liners for presentation. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle behind main bar has a mold like substance inside.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At Lah De Dah ice machines. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
67
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On expo line sour cream (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator sour cream was stocked on expo line at 11:00 AM.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line sour cream (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator sour cream was stocked on expo line at 11:00 AM.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink in prep kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Line cook wearing bracelet and watch. Employee removed watch and jewelry **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
64
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In prep sink, 20 pounds of Mahi Mahi bearing a label stating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink and no back flow preventers are installed.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled pray bottles behind bar
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In prep sink, 20 pounds of Mahi Mahi bearing a label stating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
06-09-1
64
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server in cell phone and then return to work without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop resting in pico de gallo. Operator removed scoop from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. At server station
22-13-5
58
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory not post in restaurant or printed on menu. Burgers available undercooked and Floriday's Cocktail made with egg white. Provided operator with DBPR Consumer Advisory DBPR Form HR 5030-08 and it was posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator emptied and refilled wiping cloth bucket: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at char grill in water of 105 F. Operator removed washed and sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Dec 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lah De Dah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lah De Dah on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Lah De Dah compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Lah De Dah most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Lah De Dah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lah De Dah have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lah De Dah 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 Lah De Dah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lah De Dah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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