HOLY GUACAMOLE AND DIPS
4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers FL 33917
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
JUL 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live small flying insects in covered kitchen prep sink when I lifted the lid.
★ 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--2024001700 | Nov 20, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed French onion soup and lobster bisque marked 7/31-8/6 today is the 8/7. Operator discarded.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 8 portions of salmon thawed in manufacturing package.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on servers cooler soiled.
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food on the front cook line in the stand up reach in cooler to the left of the fryers.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 portions of mahi stored in commercial packaging labeled remove from package before thawing in the walk in cooler and thawed and still in commercial packaging.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi labeling included the word remove from packaging before thawing, mahi still in sealed commercial packaging in walk in cooler and it is thawed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between exterior doors leading to the trash area.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed steamer on front cook line corroding with rust stains on the interior of the steamer.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef burgers stored above strawberries in the reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the prep sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 pounds of salmon stored in manufacturing packaging labeled remove from packaging before thawing in packaging and thawed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the rear kitchen exit door leading to the outside walk in cooler and freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed steamer on the cook/ buffet line with rust and corrosion on the inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the buffet cookline reach in coolers soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in the service station not inverted or otherwise protected in a closed container.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mashed potatoes in the walk in cooler date marked 7/5/25 today is the 7/17/25.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between exterior double door leading to outside walk in coolers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in the walk in cooler near the freezer door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on the buffet line.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of buffet steamer rusting and has build up of food debris on the interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the combination reach in refrigerator/ freezer on the front line soiled with food residue.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers soiled shelves in the beverage station by the liquor room rusted.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in the self serve soda bin chute at the buffet line, and in the ice machine in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between doors leading out to loading dock showing visible light.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked by entrance door to the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets, and walk in cooler shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands hands and change gloves when going from dirty to clean dishes in the ware washing station/dishwasher.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher only achieved a temperature of 145.6F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice in bowls in reach in cooler date marked 2-4-2025 today is 2-14-2025.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to tilt skillet in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in the self serve soda bin chute at the buffet line, and in the ice machine in the kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed snapper in commercially processed packaging stating remove from package prior to thawing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unlidded coffee cup on prep table next to cutting board on buffet line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on prep table in the buffet area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between doors leading out to loading dock showing visible light.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked by entrance door to the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets, and walk in cooler shelves.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knives stored in a knife block in the kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed split 2 way diverter on mop sink without addition of vacuum breaker.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in rear fire door between doors allowing light to visually be see from the inside looking out.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tile between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of dust like substance on fan guards on walk in cooler outside.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom of exterior door allowing light to pas through.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler near door to walk in freezer.
Nov 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live small flying insects in covered kitchen prep sink when I lifted the lid.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in door handles on buffet cook line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in walk in cooler labeled remove packaging before thawing, in sealed package.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom of exterior door allowing light to pas through.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tile in walk in cooler near door to walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of chicken wings on the floor under wire shelving in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on buffet cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust like substance on outside walk in cooler fan guards.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10450 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked bag of shrimp in same container as raw salmon and fish not all packaged. Operator moved shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks in reach in cooler by ware washing station stored above ready to eat uncovered watermelon. Operator moved steaks and covered watermelon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed watermelon at 56F, and Honeydew melon at 50F on buffet line less than 4 hours cold holding. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass rack in front of hand wash sink in servers station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach in speed rack coolers not date marked prepared over 24 hours.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon not removed from package prior to thawing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unlidded cup of coffee on prep table where employee was cooking bacon. Operator discarded beverage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in front prep/buffet area. Operator removed tongs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on in use pans not completely removed.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap between doors at rear entrance not completely sealed when closed.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut watermelon not covered in reach in refrigerator. Operator covered watermelon.
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.