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NIBLICK INN

4611 WEST BAY BLVD, Estero FL 33928 · 239-444-2310

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats93
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604958
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to cutting board. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water of 85 F. Operator moved to heat.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar handwashing sink or handwashing sink in the pizza area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nov 4, 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
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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 tuna thawed on cook line still in commercial package. Operator removed from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two tables. Operator moved knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans on storage shelves.
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance. operator starting melting ice to clean the machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw roast beef stored about prepared clam chowder in reach in cooler. Operator moved roast beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin.
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator moved tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee protected on countertop next to coffee maker. Operator wrapped coffee filters.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.