Visit 01 — Food-Licensing Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 4606775|Public Food Service Establishment|Lee County, FloridaInspected Jun 1, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
LOTUS THAI BISTRO
6611 ORION DR UNIT 106, FORT MYERS, FL 33912
LOTUS THAI BISTRO runs one of the cleanest kitchens in the region — zero high-priority violations in the past year. Eat with confidence. The trailing-year record shows 0 violations, including 0 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Spotless
100.0
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against FORT MYERS
Scores higher than 90% of the 931 inspected restaurants in FORT MYERS on the trailing-year record.
Against Lee County
0 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — below the Lee County average of 1.9.
This kitchen0
County average1.9
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
6 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Feb 4, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Workers handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands without an approved alternative procedure.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.
Basic
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Oct 2, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Sep 30, 2024
Disposition
Warning IssuedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×2
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
May 3, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×3
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Feb 21, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×3
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.
Basic
Emergency exits blocked or locked during operation (referred to the fire authority).
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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