Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4

11770 Metro Pkwy Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

When inspectors have written things up, high Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on to put soup in cup, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with operator.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table stained and grooved.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No kit for quaternary Ammonium sanitizer greater than
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach in freezer unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
82
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4 on file is from Apr 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4?

Across the inspection record, high Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4.

How does Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cousins Maine Lobster Tampa 4 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.