Lazy Flamingo 4
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Lazy Flamingo 4 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lazy Flamingo 4's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to three compartment sink. Maintenance put vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook line window. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by spray bottles. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta made the day before not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease behind backboard of stove in back food prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed box off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation. Operator called supplier,requested parasite destruction letter. Supplier sent a parasite destruction letter at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler y kitchen entrance: sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator placed in reach-in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed ice bag on items and called technician for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled 2 spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with mold like substance at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu identify all items contain raw or undercook. Per operator not all items contain raw or undercook. Only raw or undercooked animal foods covered by consumer advisory need to be identified. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen and men bathroom. Provided operator sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at server station. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator replace in sanitizing solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Cook line. Operator removed strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-06-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Operator took fish out of packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Mar 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing four employees, ordered books to start training. All paperwork was lost in Hurricane. Repeat 2/23/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags do not have last day served. Discussed with operator the importance of dating tags. Repeat 9/14/2022 **Repeat Violation**
01C-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. Missing 4 employees training. Employee transferred from Sanibel location. Documents washed away in Hurricane Ian. Trying to call to get replacements.
53B-13-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee beverage on oyster shucking table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at Bar area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in the reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Ground beef over cabbage operator moved cabbage . Repeat from 03-29-2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46 F - Cold Holding) lid was open and food was recently removed walk in. Operator iced down food and closed lid to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing last day served.
01C-03-4
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/. Three of eight food manager certifications are expired.
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside the ice machine located by bulk CO2 tank
14-34-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Flamingo 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Flamingo 4 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Flamingo 4?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lazy Flamingo 4.
How does Lazy Flamingo 4 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Lazy Flamingo 4 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Lazy Flamingo 4's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lazy Flamingo 4 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lazy Flamingo 4 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 Lazy Flamingo 4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Flamingo 4 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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