COURTSIDE STEAKHOUSE
17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR, Ft Myers FL 33908 · 239.466.4000
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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4 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. Observed mozzarella cheese 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022044358 | Jul 21, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on checking concentration.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at cook line entrance, bar, and dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator importance of having last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator corrected scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Observed buildup of debris on floor underneath shelving in downstairs storage room. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of vegetables in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down upright reach in cooler near ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bernaisse sauce 87F hot hold. Operator will use time as a public health control.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in food prep area blocked by shelving. Operator moved shelving.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator put last date served.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of paper towel dispenser working. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded employee beverage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in downstairs storage room.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor in downstairs walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in downstairs walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in side beverage/wait station.
Observed holes in ceiling above dishwash area and above upright reach in cooler near ice machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line entrance and walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Downstairs walk in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator fixed pipe.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. Operator labeled containers.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener rusting. Educated operator on replacing blade.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys stored on food prep table. Operator removed keys.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under three compartment sink and hand wash sink in back food prep/dessert station. Operator called technician.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in downstairs dry storage near walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting. Educated operator on changing blade.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour/salt containers.
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.