Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
18911 S Tamiami Trail Unit 24, Fort Myers, FL 33908Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers has accumulated 200 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines. Recent inspections in 2025 resulted in two warning dispositions, with compliance callbacks in January and October. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, outer openings protection, and hand and arm washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025081133 | $200.00 | Oct 1, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2021027002 | $160.00 | May 7, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2016046158 | $160.00 | Sep 19, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers had?
- Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers find?
- Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers been fined?
- Matt's Red Hots in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $520.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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