Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bonita Springs average 80, so Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discontinued use and sending all bar glassware to kitchen for proper sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of crushed tomatoes and one can of black beans with severely dented rims. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in spray bottle not labeled at outside bar. Operator labeled at time of visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
45
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the pantry.
12B-07-4
95
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef and raw shell eggs were stored above shrimp and hot dogs in the cooler drawer under the grill. Operator rearranged items to proper storage hierarchy for food protection.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine. Operator replaced towels during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils (clean gloves).
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. Mahi and grouper had just been pulled and were not thawed. Operator had staff cut open and return to refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
55
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Provided handout to Operator during visit. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen. Corrected during visit. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
86
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 149F) after running three times. Discussed with operator proper sanitation using temperature, operator called technician and will utilize quaternary sanitizer step 200ppm in triple sink for manual sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory for operator, operator hung the sign at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and equipment surfaces underneath with accumulation of grease and soil residue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank by outside liquor storage shed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, boxes of to go cups stored on floor. In kitchen near triple sink box of to go containers stored on floor. This is a repeat violation from 11/4/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. **Time Extended**
21-08-4
58
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 149F) after running three times. Discussed with operator proper sanitation using temperature, operator called technician and will utilize quaternary sanitizer step 200ppm in triple sink for manual sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu per operator served uncooked not marked as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory for operator, operator hung the sign at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank by outside liquor storage shed. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and equipment surfaces underneath with accumulation of grease and soil residue. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, boxes of to go cups stored on floor. In kitchen near triple sink box of to go containers stored on floor. This is a repeat violation from 11/4/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. **Warning**
21-08-4
52
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator mistakingly had deliver attached to dispenser. Operator drained, rinsed and refilled sink, quaternary 200ppm, and began to rewash dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area hung on trash bin. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside dry storage shed, single service cups, containers, napkins and lids in boxes stored on floor.
25-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe.
How does Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Copperleaf Golf Club Poolside Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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