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PELICAN PUB AND VISTA

4561 PELICAN SOUND BLVD, Estero FL 33928 · 239 948 5230

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats284
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605003
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed half speed rack blocking sink on the left the prep line in the back next to the ovens. Operator moved speed rack.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no;hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses observed ice scoops leaning on the ice machine above the ice maker in the waiter station. Operator removed scoop..
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over glass storage area. Operator moved glasses for cleaning.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers on the cookline and the bar area. soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-43-2/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Observed letter from special processes stating that the paperwork was submitted and placed in cue. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Observed letter from special processes stating that the paperwork was submitted and placed in cue Time Extended
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-43-2/Warning
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.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 3 pound container of dented artichoke hearts. Operator segregated can for return for credit.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 broken shell eggs in egg carton. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior bin of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with multiple bracelets on their arms.
Basic/13-07-4
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Inspection 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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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on shelf with butter in wait station. Operator segregated food and labeled employee food only.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Build up of food debris on walk in cooler fan guard.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored in enclosed container or inverted stored n shelf above coffee machine. Operator moved coffee filters to container.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with food not wearing hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at bar sinks. Emailed operator hand wash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.