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ST CHARLES YACHT CLUB

15900 ST CHARLES HARBOUR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 941.466.2007

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats194
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603468
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed no invoice for repackaged frozen fish and package not labeled. See Stop Sale. Operator discarded fish.
High priority/01A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw tuna stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator placed raw tuna on bottom. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw lamb stored over creme brulee. Operator switched trays.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by bottled beverages at bar. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue cheese.
Basic/14-01-5
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tray of raw ground beef stored over trays of raw fish. Operator switched trays.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Educated on proper concentration. Operator redid sanitizer.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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 opened up packages before leaving inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator corrected storage of ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored on same tray with precooked meats in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal. Operator properly separated raw animal foods.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator changed sanitizer.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink in beverage/wait station. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats and cold cut not date marked in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in dry storage. Operator fixed.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator corrected.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up glove from floor not washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with kiwi. Operator removed bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator placed raw eggs on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line near back kitchen exit blocked by door. Operator removed door.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs, burgers, and tuna on menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Educated operator on having testing thermometer for dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/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. Observed Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with raw meat.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning

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.