VINEYARDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
400 VINEYARDS BLVD, Naples FL 34119 · 239-353-1500
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw seafood in drawers on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with Brusselsprouts in walk in cooler. Operator removed bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to hot warming boxes and handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Observed wet wiping cloth solution stored in food grade container. Operator switched sanitizer to sanitizer bucket.
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink at cook line. Operator called maintenance and fixed water pressure.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above middle of kitchen. Operator has employee in the process of repairing ceiling.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed chill sticks used for chilling stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized chill sticks and placed inside food grade container
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with green beans. Operator removed cloth.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near Three compartment sink has pan inside. Operator removed pan.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near Walk in cooler observed no soap at Hand washing sink. Operator replenished soap.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee handling food with no beard guard.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored directly above cooked chicken in a reach-in on the cook line. Employee moved to proper storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pans of raw chicken were stored over raw beef in the cooler next to dry storage. Chef moved proteins to proper hierarchy. Raw beef skewers were stored directly above raw shrimp skewers in the walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged to proper storage order for food safety.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Fantastik cleaner was stored next to a tub of clean glass custard dishes. Operator moved chemical away from clean dishes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump a bucket of liquid food waste into the handwashing sink in the three-compartment sink room. Chef educated employee that handwashing sinks can only be used for washing hands
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the coffee brewers. Chef stocked the towels during the visit.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above the dishwasher were water-stained.
Ice bucket at the large ice machine was stored on floor between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored in the Panko bin in dry storage had the handle in contact with the product. Flour bin had scoop with handle completely buried in the product and a single-use plastic container with no handle was also buried in the product.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located in front of kitchen next to coffee maker, hand wash sink containing ice. Advised operator to use sink for hand washing only. Operator removed ice.
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. Operator is vacuum sealing ready to eat foods, cooked pork, without approved HACCP plan. Advised operator to discontinue process until obtaining approved plan. Operator in process of removing ready to eat product from vacuum packaging.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Located in front of kitchen. Operator advised on proper storage of utensils.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 100ppm. Advised operator to discard and refill bucket with proper strength sanitizer.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish, packaged onsite and not bearing label to remove from packaging before thawing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw seafood in drawers on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
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 HACCP plans have not been submitted for approval with vacuum sealing being conducted.
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.