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WHISKEY CREEK DINING ROOM

1449 WHISKEY CRK DR, Fort Myers FL 33919 · (239)481-3021

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats145
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4600364
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017061532Dec 1, 2017Jan 12, 2018$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 48F cold hold, tomato sauce 48F cold hold, raw hamburger 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator states just had door open. Educated operator on maintaining foods at 41F or below. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near cooking oil. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor. Educated operator on the importance of storing buckets off of floor. Operator placed buckets off of floor.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at handwashing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. Operator labeled bins.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shell eggs stored over tuna salad and chicken salad. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance; sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding); cooked hotdogs (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (63F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked grits (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance; sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding); cooked hotdogs (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (63F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked grits (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over single serving mix stirrer at bar area. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At server station butter placed out of cooler with time mark on it without written plan. Provided operator time as public health control form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food stored on floor. Water bottle case on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed water bottle case to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar area. Operator removed ice buckle to proper storage.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple dish racks soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm)sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (quaternary 200ppm)until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties and raw chicken stored over ready eat ham and cheese sandwiches at cook line. Operator removed raw burger patties and raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with clean food containers at cook line, and with clean ice bucket at server station. Operator removed all chemicals spray bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple dish racks soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Clean ice bucket stored on floor between uses at bar. Operator removed iced bucket.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service drinking cups stored on floor at bar. Operator removed drinking cups.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed four broken eggs on line across from grill, in reach in cooler at prep station. Observed employee voluntarily throw away the broken eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains and black mold like substance on them.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed through out kitchen, cutting boards with multiple grooves in them making them no longer cleanable
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored in freezer and walk in cooler. Observed Chef removing and putting away properly
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep station across from grill. Observed Chef removing immediately.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop bucket by three compartment sink, not hung up to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 45F cold hold, American cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours in upright reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator turned reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment near outside ice machine.
High priority/29-34-4
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4

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