PELICAN PRESERVE GOLF CLUB, UPSTAIRS DINING ROOM
9802 PELICAN PRESERVE BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 2399851707
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed at least 10 small flying insects in dishwashing area, not landing in food prep areas or on clean dishes.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026016776 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp 48F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
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 131F on plate surface less than 160F. Operator called technician.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink in middle of cook line and food prep area. Operator replaced batteries.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. In walk-in cooler cooked beef chili (48F - Cooling) for 7 hours per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing 1 vacuum breaker.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beef chili (48F - Cooling) for 7 hours per operator.
Live, small flying insects found Live, small flying insects found in kitchen, back coffee station corner shelving and ceiling with 30 live small flying insects, dishwashing area with 6 on dirty racks and dishware. 8 at soda and coffee station to left of dishwashing area. In detached bar across from dining room, approximately 10 observed around far end handwash sink not currently in use.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, observed large, plastic covered container of cooked beef chili at 48F cooling 7 hours. Spoke with operator concerning options to encourage proper cooling of foods.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed.
Mar 24, 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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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in meat walk in cooler.
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 5 quarts of marinara in meat walk in cooler at 54F after being prepared the day before. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed at least 10 small flying insects in dishwashing area, not landing in food prep areas or on clean dishes.
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 5 quarts of marinara in meat walk in cooler at 54F after being prepared the day before. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime observed soiled soda gun nozzle in bar area.
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 dish machine cycle at 154F. Instructed operator to discontinue use of machine and set up 3 compartment sink for proper sanitization.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Temperature disk currently does not have batteries and is not able to be used to check dish machine temperature.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent as soiled near hood systems.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed tings stored 2 open bottles of employee water in prep table by produce cooler.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in meat walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tings stored on drawer handle on prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of keg cooler in bar area as soiled. Observed wire shelves in kitchen as rusting and paint as peeling.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over whole muscle beef in walk-in cooler. Operator properly separated foods for proper food protection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite or opened commercially processed not date marked and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler cooked soups, pastas and opened deli meats no date labeling, per operator between 1 and 3 days. Operator labeled all foods.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside and on top ledge soiled, by mop sink.
Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable in meat walk-in cooler.
May 8, 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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Floor heavily soiled with accumulation of debris in dry storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized floor.
Floors not maintained smooth, durable, easily cleanable in meat walk-in cooler.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface outside back door.
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy accumulation of dust on tiles near vents in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, smooth, durable in walk-in cooler for meats.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Outside back of kitchen.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage area, 2 cans tomatoes 2 cans coconut milk, heavily dented.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator will utilize triple sink already set up at 200ppm quaternary to sanitize all dishware.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in ware washing area, over clean dishware and triple sink. Operator discarded the strip.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One stored on banquet bar above clean dishware. One stored on cookline with clean pans. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy accumulation of dust on tiles near vents in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, smooth, durable in walk-in cooler for meats.
Food stored on floor. In bar cans soda stored on floor. In side dry storage room bibb in box soda stored on floor.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Outside back of kitchen.
Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink by dairy walk-in cooler in kitchen.
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