CHOPS CITY GRILL
8200 HEALTH CENTER BLVD STE 100, Estero FL 34135 · 239-992-4677
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese stuffed olives held in a garnish bin at room temperature at the bar, less than 4 hours held. Operator had bartender move to reach-in cooler. blue cheese stuffed olives (60F)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016029649 | Jun 16, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw calamari stored cooked potatoes. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator switched trays.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 49F cold hold, sour cream 45F cold hold, raw beef 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator states just had walk in cooler serviced. Operator opened walk in freezer door ajar and placed bags of ice in top of raw meats.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed pitcher.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in men's accessible bathroom. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at cook line. Operator added soap.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust and food debris that has pitted the surface. Beef storage walk in cooler. Operator has new shelves on order.
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines in back hallway.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat yum yum sauce in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed peppercorn sauce (49F - Cold Holding); au ju (48F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mushroom gravy (53F - Cold Holding); Irish butter (50F- Cold Holding); blackberry cabernet sauce (49F - Cold Holding); truffle butter (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed peppercorn sauce (49F - Cold Holding); au ju (48F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mushroom gravy (53F - Cold Holding); Irish butter (50F- Cold Holding); blackberry cabernet sauce (49F - Cold Holding); truffle butter (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzles soiled at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided towels
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines in back hallway.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back prep kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female cook wearing numerous bracelets on wrist while preparing food.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled. Chef discarded bottle.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Open box of oysters in the walk-in cooler missing the tag. Reminded Chef that original tag stays with the stock until all are sold.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the dish room.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. A wet green and white striped Chix wiping cloth was used on top of cut greens at the salad station. Operator replaced Chix towel with deli paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese stuffed olives held in a garnish bin at room temperature at the bar, less than 4 hours held. Operator had bartender move to reach-in cooler. blue cheese stuffed olives (60F)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In a storage room. Cans of butane, soap, and a shelf of cleaning chemicals were all stored directly above boxes of food handler gloves, plastic film food wrap and clean linens (table cloths and napkins). Operator rearranged the shelving during the visit to properly store all chemicals away from food contact items and clean linens.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the dishwasher was blocked by a wheeled cart. Operator moved cart away from the sink.
Accumulation of slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by the back door. Operator had machine cleaned during the visit.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. A stack of clean tall Cambro containers was stored directly on the floor next to the beer cooler door. Operator moved up off of the floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone was sitting on the cut board at the dessert station. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female cook was wearing a wristwatch while preparing food on the cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Employee donned a hat during the visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Clean dish shelving is heavily rusted and has been lined with plastic food wrap.
Food stored on floor. A jug of white wine and a jug of cooking oil were stored on the floor on the cook line. Operator moved both items up off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in the flour and sugar bins were stored with the handle touching the product. Operator corrected.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef was stored above cooked bacon in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved to proper hierarchy for food protection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the dish area was blocked by a cart in front of the basin. Chef moved cart.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, located on the shelf at the dish machine.
Cutting boards have cut marks and iare no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Numerous pans of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. All food moved off of the floor during the visit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the end of the cook line. Chef placed a sign at the sink during the visit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the dishwashing machine.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.