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GULF HARBOUR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB INC (WATERSIDE GRILLE)

14500 VISTA RIVER DRIVE, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.433.5111

Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4604417
Grade history
SEP 23
DEC 23
OCT 24
JAN 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese sauce 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more hot water to steam well.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 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. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lemons/limes at tiki bar.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 46F cold hold, tuna salad 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator called technician and turned down cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at tiki bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tiki bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 monitoring chlorine concentration. Operator changed sanitizer. from 12/08/24.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese sauce 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more hot water to steam well.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener rusting.
Basic/14-13-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and outside bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 priming sanitizer. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed santizer in 2nd sink. Operator drain sinks.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line.
Basic/29-20-5
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 priming sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar.
Basic/16-13-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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