The Edison Restaurant

3583 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Edison Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting The Edison Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
86
Feb 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the exterior ice machine next to bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of soil and debris on floor of beer walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in roll top reach in cooler. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in stainless steel reach in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-69-4
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Edison Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Edison Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Edison Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Edison Restaurant.

How does The Edison Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

The Edison Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has The Edison Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Edison Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Edison Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Edison Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Edison Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.