FLIP FLOPS - PELICAN PRESERVE POOL BAR
10561 VENETO DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-985-1749
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live bees observed at bar. Two in drink machine left not touching ice, one in drink machine right not touching ice. Five additional live bees at right side of bar.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019018499 | Mar 12, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking handwash sink in pizza prep area. Operator removed cart.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dressing room not provided for employees who must regularly change clothes. Observed eyeglasses stored on food prep table next to cutting board in food prep area. Educated operator on proper storage of personal items. Operator properly stored employee belongings.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator remove employee beverage.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen raw chicken stored on floor walk in freezer. Operator placed raw chicken off of floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator went to get more sanitizer.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic chemicals improperly stored. Spray containers of chemicals next food under table across from walk-in cooler. Chemicals over server prep condiments at front of kitchen. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli turkey and ham in walk-in cooler per operator prepped between 1 and 3 days ago. Operator spoke with employee who labeled all foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinks, bags and coats next to or above food and single service articles at counter by entrance to kitchen of servers, on and under table outside walk-in cooler next to food. Operator removed all items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in 70F standing water. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Removable hood vents soiled with accumulated grease.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under table across from walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans pizza sauce and one can tomato juice heavily dented in dry storage.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live bees observed at bar. Two in drink machine left not touching ice, one in drink machine right not touching ice. Five additional live bees at right side of bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat cooked chicken wings. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food protection. Emailed operator safe food storage handout and discussed training employees in proper food safety regarding cooking temperatures.
Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed wild bird entering and exiting outside bar and dining area, staying on ground of establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drinks under main prep table with clean dish ware and single service articles. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered in coffee station at entrance to kitchen.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw ground beef over raw bacon, raw shell eggs, cooked chicken, cooked pork. Operator rearranged area for proper food protection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler cooked chicken wings marked 10/22/2024, cooked corn marked 10/17/2024, fresh mozzarella marked 10/14/2024 today is 10/30/2024.
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 walk-in cooler cooked chicken wings marked 10/22/2024, cooked corn marked 10/17/2024, fresh mozzarella marked 10/14/2024 today is 10/30/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line cooked French fried potatoes (122F - Hot Holding) for approximately 15 minutes per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded files.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storeroom two bottles stored with and above food, operator moved to proper storage
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seated tuna on salad per operator served undercooked not marked as undercooked. During inspection, operator updated menus to note that tuna is "seared rare".
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One unlabeled bottle in dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of drink mix in bar stored on floor under sink. Operator moved off of floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms outside back left exit of kitchen.
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar, back prep area near dry storage room. Operator placed towels at both sinks. As a repeat violation, discussed with operator necessity of paper towels in a proper handwashing procedure.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in walk-in cooler.
Sanitizer buckets stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on cook line, under prep table
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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 employee at bar garnishing drinks with citrus using bare hands. Operator instructed employee to wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Presence of insects. Observed approximately 30 bees at outside bar in main drink prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar, back prep area near dry storage room. Operator placed towels at both sinks. As a repeat violation, discussed with operator necessity of paper towels in a proper handwashing procedure.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in walk-in cooler.
Sanitizer buckets stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on cook line, under prep table
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishware in handwash sink by dishwasher machine. Operator cleared sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 4 food handlers, cooks and servers with jewelry on wrists.
Pest control device hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment front counter dry storage inside entrance to kitchen.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. far end cook line reach-in cooler left side top: cooked egg salad (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) and also Close end cook line reach-in cooler left side top:; shredded jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); feta (right side (49F - Cold Holding) for four hours per operator. All items were removed, iced down and placed in walk-in cooler, with 15 minutes all foods temperature at or below 41F.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Provided operator with non continuous cooking handout and explained usage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishware in handwash sink by dishwasher machine. Operator cleared sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by bar area. Operator placed paper towels by sink. Repeat 2/8/2023
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 4 food handlers, cooks and servers with jewelry on wrists.
Pest control device hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment front counter dry storage inside entrance to kitchen.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to ice well behind bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to ice well behind bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to ice well behind bar.
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