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WHISKEY CREEK STATION

11481 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239.482.3241

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4600072
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired 09/12/25. Operator discarded milk.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024025346Apr 30, 2024Jun 17, 2024$800
7--2022045812Sep 14, 2022Jan 4, 2023$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired 09/12/25. Operator discarded milk.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease on fryer baskets.
Intermediate/22-02-4/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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area and men's restroom. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Educated operator on the importance of completing forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at beverage/wait station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats, pastas, and sauces not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice and salsa. Operator removed cups.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles above soda machine at wait station. Observed hole in ceiling above cook line.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on box of gloves at cook line. Operator removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Apr 30, 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 ▾
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with single service cup lids. Operator removed the spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by dishmachine. Operator provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink near by dishmachine. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler; homemade tomatoes sauce prepared and stored the day before inspection with no date marked on it.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near by beer cooler door. Operator secured carbon dioxide helium tank.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Faucet handle missing from cold water side at handwashing sink near by dishmachine.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In walk-in cooler; floor soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/24
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler near by bar; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler over night.
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 bar; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler over night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by dishmachine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink near by dishmachine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In walk-in cooler; floor soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Apr 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it in holder on prep table
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2024 · Observed can opener in dish to be wash.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with grooves in them making them un cleanable
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2024 · Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with grooves in them making them un cleanable.
Apr 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewing license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25-30 rodent droppings in dry storage. On storage shelves, on a lid to panko, on floors under shelves, on a pipe next to Togo containers. Next to a glue trap on shelf next to sugar packets. Dry storage is located in a separate area of the kitchen. You walk through a pass way, you pass two compartment sink and prep tables, then the dry storage is located right there, to the right of storage is walk-in cooler then a door that goes outside, with a screen door. Observed operator cleaning, sweeping, washing and sanitizing area
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it in holder on prep table
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No running water at hand washing sink. Observed no water running at hand washing sink next to soda station at entrance to bar. Observed cook Turing water back on.
Intermediate/27-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in server area/bar area with holes and water damage to them.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with grooves in them making them un cleanable
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
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
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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 primed sanitizer and called technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced tomatoes 44F cold hold, cut lettuce 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/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
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at beverage/wait station. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Precooked foods in walk in freezer.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above beverage/wait station. Observed paint peeling on ceiling in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles above beverage/wait station.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor.
Basic/24-07-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving in back dry storage area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/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.