HERITAGE PALMS COUNTRY CLUB
10420 WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 5611444
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler : coleslaw dressing (68F - Cold Holding); butter packets (71F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in stand up reach in freezer at end of cook line.
Jun 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pull personal cell phone out of back pocket, scroll through, put back in pocket then put on clean vinyl gloves without washing hands. Spoke to Operator about proper hand washing.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states employee files maintained in HR dept and HR unavailable at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at end of cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line no hair restraint preparing food item. Operator had employee put on hat during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in stand up reach in freezer at end of cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of cook line.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink at back entrance of establishment.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Thomas Clifford, 01/10/2021.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven at cookline.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at wait station.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler : coleslaw dressing (68F - Cold Holding); butter packets (71F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar area as soiled, and interior of ice machine as soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to pizza station.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler: marinara (50F - Cooling from yesterday 4-08-24).
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with bread in salad station. Operator moved items to food grade bags.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler: marinara (50F - Cooling from yesterday 4-08-24).
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine at 151F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to pizza station.
Apr 9, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler units.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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. Establishment is using a reduced oxygen packaging / vacuum sealing procedure for raw animal products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over pizza topping reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cake flour bin in front walk in cooler as soiled.
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