CLUB AT RENAISSANCE TURNHOUSE CAFE
12801 RENAISSANCE WAY, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-561-4170
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020012530 | Feb 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | — |
| 7--2019052138 | Jun 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hose.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside handwash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed bucket. Observed strainer inside handwash sink at outside bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to mop sink and handwash sink at outside bar.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink next to mop sink.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at outside bar.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area over triple sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler cook line right, tzatziki labeled 9/16/2025, opened cooked chickpeas labeled 9/25/2025, cooked chickpeas hummus labeled 9/23/2025, today is 10/3/2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler cook line right, tzatziki labeled 9/16/2025, opened cooked chickpeas labeled 9/25/2025, cooked chickpeas hummus labeled 9/23/2025, today is 10/3/2025.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 portions raw salmon still in reduced-oxygen packaging fully thawed in cook line drawers.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 portions raw salmon still in reduced-oxygen packaging fully thawed in cook line drawers.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In front line kitchen, by coffee station. Spoke with operator regarding safe use, operator removed strip.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 by bar, one by dishwashing area. Operator labeled both.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas outside of main cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf with food near coffee station. Operator removed items.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In storage room milk opened three days ago per operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in back part 2 in front part.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas outside of cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in front part of kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan attached to ceiling in dishwashing area soiled with accumulated dust.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided, dishwasher uses chlorine sanitizer step.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender garnish drink with citrus using bare hands. Discussed with manager using utensils or gloves to avoid bare hand contact with foods.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to go bags used to ice down raw fish, cooked shrimp on cook line. Operator replaced with food grade bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler drawers cook line bottom, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler drawers cook line bottom, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided, dishwasher uses chlorine sanitizer step.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pickles in pizza cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed next to dish machine
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and operator completed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup prepared prior day not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish machine area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks unsecured next to ice tea urns
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at either sinks
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of mugs not labeled on prep table.
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.