PELICANS NEST GOLF&CC MAIN
4450 PELICAN NEST DR, Bonita Spgs FL 34134 · 239.947.2282
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at prep area; cooked tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator cooked tomatoes prepared and stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
★ 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--2026020164 | Feb 6, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored over prep area. Operator removed the medicine proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at prep area; cooked tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator cooked tomatoes prepared and stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container at bar. Operator removed the containers.
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No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At cook line; operator has 4 hours time marked for cheese, sour cream, coleslaw, chopped cantaloupe and honeydew without written plan. Provided operator the time as public health control form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. Operator provided handwashing sign.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at server station. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable water at the beginning of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi Tuna not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected menus.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observered 3 6oz grouper pieces with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
No soap provided at handwash sink at outside bar.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on dinner menus for raw oysters. Operator fixed all menus with advisory.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on lunch and dinner menus. Operator corrected menus.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sonia expired 4-23-25, Vilma expired 8-22-2025, Roberto expired 10-25-2025.
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 3 6oz grouper pieces with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at outside bar.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near the walk-in cooler was blocked by a bakers rack. Chef moved away from the sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner: Silverware staged in caddies stored with the food-contact side up. These items should be stored with the food contact surface facing down to avoid hands touching the eating surface.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line had a pouch containing chef knives stored in direct contact with the paper towels. Chef removed knives.
Food stored on floor. Two 5-gallon bucket of potatoes were stored directly on the floor. Chef moved off of the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Two lemon juicers observed to have peeling paint. Chef discarded.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken skewers were stored directly above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved items to proper hierarchy for food safety.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish chemicals were stored in a bucket in the pantry area next to mandolin slicer, chopper and tomato slicer. Chef moved chemicals away from the clean equipment. Butane was stored in a container with single-service lids and containers. Chef moved butane away from containers and lids.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Soups and sauces, prepared on-site and then frozen and thawed were only marked with the original prep date (9-9 and 9-3) with no indication of thawing date.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two food handlers observed wearing wristwatches while preparing food.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is present but in the wrong location. Device is installed on the main faucet and should be moved to the hose side of the brass splitter.
Utensils in poor condition. Wall-mounted plastic holster holding the scoop at the large ice machine is cracked and repaired with duct tape.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cart was in front of the hand wash sink in the server alley.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided sign to the Operator during the visit.
Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas had severely burnt handles, making them no longer smooth or easily cleanable. Operator discarded.
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.