Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits

10021 Gulf Center Dr Ste 225, Fort Myers, FL 33913

American

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits' latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator replaced all chemicals and primed, 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. On triple sink, red hose attached and resting in sink. Operator completely removed hose restoring air gap. **Corrected On-Site**

29-45-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried on debris on milkshake mixer piece in bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in kitchen.

36-34-5

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cooking handle raw ground beef and change gloves, no handwash. Spoke with employee and manager, employee washed hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line entrance. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Aug 29, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Far end of bar, approximately 12 small flying insects observed m not landing on food or drinks. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at entrance, shorter rack. **Warning**

22-16-4

Aug 6, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At far end cook line handwash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage can to allow sink access. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs in sanitizer at grill station. Operator sent tongs and container to dishwashing area for cleaning and sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling on cook line.

08B-36-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on ice cream shake blender behind bar. Repeat from 07-20-2023 **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in dish machine area have surface rust.

23-03-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line raw fish (57 F - Cold Holding), per operator fish had been removed from walk in 90 minutes prior. Operator placed ice bags on fish to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Heather Paeton hired more than 30 days prior to inspection and not Heather Paeton person in charge hired more than 30 days prior.

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of ice cream shake blender behind bar had food build up. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Heather Paeton person in charge with one bartender, one server and two line cooks working with food.

53A-05-6

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine at 0 ppm.Operator call for service and maintenance repair **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits.

How does Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits 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 Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits is inspected around three times per year on average.

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