Lightning Strikes
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Lightning Strikes appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Lightning Strikes on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt on shelving underneath handwash sink and soda machine at front service area. Observed buildup of food debris on outside of fryers at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container at front service area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of gray/black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area at cook line covered with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line, underneath shelving in dry storage, and underneath cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
61
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling including peeling paint and hole in ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage to wall by water heater, area missing some dry wall and baseboards missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer drawers in prep kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over to ready to eat food in reach in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); jalapenos (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they received delivery today and that unit was recently serviced. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
61
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, fish and shrimp over cheese and hot dogs in reach-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda gun holder at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar had bucket in it. Removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of chicken pieces with mold like substance and pan of beef crumbles with mold like substance in walk in cooler. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both soda guns at bar area by pool tables as soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification available at time of inspection. Joshua Lynch is manager in charge at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
58
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef Pattie's stored over portioned salad dressing. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle at front bar area.
22-02-4
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice in bulk container in dry storage.
10-01-5
67
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lightning Strikes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lightning Strikes on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lightning Strikes?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lightning Strikes.
How does Lightning Strikes compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Lightning Strikes most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Lightning Strikes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lightning Strikes have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lightning Strikes 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 Lightning Strikes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lightning Strikes is inspected around four times per year on average.
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