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SANDTRAP AT LAKE FAIRWAYS COUNTRY CLUB

19371 N TAMIAMI TRL, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-731-3100

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4602549
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents to wall air conditioning unit soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of hot dogs on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach in cooler in kitchen with buildup of dust and debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Pepto Bismol stored in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator removed from reach in cooler.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin in kitchen area.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of rolls on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust and dirt on top of white reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper food trays stored to inverted on top of hotdog warmer. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface cleaner stored next to hot dog rolls on counter. Operator removed cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator put in dish area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook's line. Operator refilled towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet on wrist while preparing food..
Basic/13-07-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Beef Chili without beans with deep dent. Operator removed from circulation.
High priority/01B-01-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 gallon of Lasagna soup in steamwell at 113F for 3 hours 45 minutes per Operator statement. Operator discarded soup.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white stand up reach in cooler items held over night per Operator Potato salad (54F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); Corn beef hash (58F - Cold Holding); Milk (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cottage cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked ham (56F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Items were discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 gallon of Lasagna soup in steamwell at 113F for 3 hours 45 minutes per Operator statement. Operator discarded soup. See stop,sale.
High priority/03B-01-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad and coleslaw prepared yesterday per operator no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above grill and over reach in coolers with buildup of dust and debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet on wrist while preparing food..
Basic/13-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken breast in standing water of three compartment sink. Operator turned on water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover over three compartment sink with accumulation of dust on fans and cover.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handle to standup combination reach in cooler / reach in freezer unit on cook's line.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters over flat top.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean squeeze bottles on shelf across from dishwasher.
Basic/16-46-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen torn on door in back hall area next to ice machine.
Basic/36-60-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed watch during inspection.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.