HELM CLUB (THE)
4420 FLAGSHIP DR, Fort Myers FL 33919 · (941)481-4811
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024007647 | Dec 19, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in side banquet kitchen blocked by tray. Operator removed tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side banquet bar. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink at side banquet bar. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Accumulation of gray/yellow-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed box off of floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage room. Operator inverted containers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar containers. Operator labeled containers.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; Raw ground beef patties stored over steak. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by deserts station; cut cantaloupe (49F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by deserts station; cut cantaloupe (49F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 patties stored over cooked roasted beef. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to oil containers at cook line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl with no handle used to dispense pasta at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed the ice scoop, sanitized it, and properly placed it in container.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Standing water at handwashing sink at front of ice cream cooler. Operator fixed the handwashing sink at time of inspection.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mopping sink. Operator placed the mop properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Dec 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 at bar. Operator called technician.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 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 at bar. Operator called technician.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged frozen raw meat stored over box of fully cooked chicken tenders in walk in freezer. Operator placed raw meat on bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and cell phone stored on shelving next to single service food containers.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cocoa container in back dry storage room. Operator labeled container.
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.