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GOLF HOUSE

4606 WEST BAY BLVD, Estero FL 33928 · 239-444-2320

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605766
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017010492Feb 13, 2017Mar 20, 2017$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed food in walk in freezer packaging with out date marking.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slimy substance on the interior of the ice bin in the service bar.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled. And observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon stored above uncovered French onion soup in walk In cooler. Operator removed French onion soup.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup in the walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of ice machine. Operator cleaned before inspection concluded.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards. Operator cleaned fan guards while inspection was on going.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers stored on dry clean dish ware rack in rear kitchen area.
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. operator moved can opener to ware washing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cook-line prep table next to reach in cooler. Operator moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Hand-washing sign in employee restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard with build up of dust.
Basic/23-03-4

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.