Collier Inn

Useppa Island, Bokeelia, FL 33922

American

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Collier Inn, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Bokeelia facility scores 75, putting Collier Inn on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked egg shells in egg container in reach-in cooler and 2 cracked eggs in egg container in walk-in cooler. The Chef discarded the cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

01B-14-4

High Priority - 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. The Chef changed out Sanitizer Bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw pork chops in walk-in cooler. The Chef moved the raw pork chops beside raw hamburgers in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates above prep table unprotected.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.

10-01-5

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - 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. The manager replaced sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The manager is currently in the process of obtaining his Certified Manager's Certification. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-02-7

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.

36-17-5

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - 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. Printed out for manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

53B-13-5

Intermediate - 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. Printed out for manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Collier Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Collier Inn on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Collier Inn?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Collier Inn.

How does Collier Inn compare to other restaurants in Bokeelia?

Collier Inn most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Bokeelia average of 75.

Has Collier Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Collier Inn have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Collier Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Collier Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Collier Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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