POOLSIDE PUB
18621 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.543.1971
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing metal bracelet on wrist while preparing food on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic beverage cups stacked wet nesting next to fountain soda dispenser.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper coffee filters unprotected next to coffee station. Operator covered filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook's line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster inside bar by kitchen entryway.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in prep area with buildup of food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling tiles above cook's line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal and plastic containers by dishwasher and prep table.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris in blade guard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in portion bags inside reach in cooler on cook's line prepped yesterday per Operator, no date mark.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked red plastic cups stacked and wet nesting next to ice tea urn.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent bulbs over reach in cooler and make table on cook's line missing light shield.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of keg coolers behind bar..
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons stored in cup handles down. Operator inverted spoons.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Spot stored next to inside bar on ledge. Operator removed can from bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling outside of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust and debris on light covers in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of breading mix unlaced in prep area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled with yellow liquid on cook's line. Operator labeled bottle.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer wasn't dispensing. Chlorine was at 0 ppm. Operator fixed hose and now dispensing and chlorine reads 100 ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. Operator had employee detail ice bin while protecting ice inside bin with sanitizer.
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. Operator removed ahi tuna from commercial packaging in walk-in cooler during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go styrofoam not inverted on expo line. Operator inverted during inspection.
Mar 5, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin by poolside bar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf across from dishwasher.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had steel wool pad and a mop head inside. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black mold like substance outside bar area on patio.
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 ahi tuna thawing in reduced oxygen packaging with label. Operator cut open bags during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer on prep table by slicer. Operator put in laundry bag.
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