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TOWN CENTER AT TIMBER CREEK

11590 TIMBER CREEK DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239 224-1200

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607752
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. In dry storage near onions and on shelves, 10 small flying insects observed.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled knives stored in handwash sink next salad prep station. Operator removed knives.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom main handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Basic/02D-01-5
Combustible materials stored/debris present in electrical/water heater room. Observed boxes of single-service items and cleaning supplies stored inside electrical/water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
/49-03-4
The state's own report →
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
High priority/03D-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler housemade crab cakes containing cooked crab labeled 9/21/2025, in reach-in cooler back prep line housemade blue cheese dressing labeled 9/17/2025, today is 9/29/2025.
High priority/02C-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler housemade crab cakes containing cooked crab labeled 9/21/2025, in reach-in cooler back prep line housemade blue cheese dressing labeled 9/17/2025, today is 9/29/2025.
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk-in cooler 4 pieces raw tuna still in packaging, fully thawed, with label to remove.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler drawers bottom right raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator iced down foods
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at entrance to kitchen - blocked with ice cart, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. In walk-in cooler 4 pieces raw tuna still in packaging, fully thawed, with label to remove.
Basic/06-09-1
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up by entrance to kitchen.
Basic/24-18-4
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets on floor by ice machine.
Basic/10-14-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping solution for sanitizer stored on the floor on the cookline.
Basic/21-38-4
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. In dry storage near onions and on shelves, 10 small flying insects observed.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw corned beef over ready-to-eat soups and chili. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, house made blue cheese dressing marked 3/3/2025, In walk-in cooler cooked mashed potatoes and cooked orzo pepper stuffing labeled 3/1/2025. Today is 3/11/2025.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, house made blue cheese dressing marked 3/3/2025, In walk-in cooler cooked mashed potatoes and cooked orzo pepper stuffing labeled 3/1/2025. Today is 3/11/2025.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter in standing water 88F on cook line. Operator discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 opened employee beverages in reach-in cooler cook line left. One on prep table next to food in pizza station. Operator moved all to proper storage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in front line. Operator placed in container.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads in pile on floor in mop sink room. Operator discarded all.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 8, 2025□ 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room 3 cans cheese sauce heavily dented at seams.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and front line ice baths, cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) for 4 and a half hours per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and front line ice baths, cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) for 4 and a half hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wontons on dinner menu served undercooked per operator, not marked as undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 in bar, one on front line, one on cook line. All chemicals were labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle outside back dock.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk-in cooler fan vents.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.