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TERRAVERDE COUNTRY CLUB

17000 TERRAVERDE CIR, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-433-7733

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4602850
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage. Operator switched to food grade container.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
Observed water damage on wall in hallway near women's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed men's accessible bathroom toilet not flushing properly.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili in upright reach in cooler in dry storage area not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration 200ppm. Operator dumped and added more water. Rechecked concentration at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottled beverage stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed bottle.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator frozen sauce not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with sign. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage area. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back dry storage room.
Basic/36-37-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled juice stored on floor.
Basic/08B-47-4

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.