Creekside Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Creekside Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Creekside Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operator is doing a special process”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Estero restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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 onsite Reduced oxygen packaging with Aproved HAACP Plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents adjacent to the rear cook/ prep line next to oven hoods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on gaskets on stand up reach in refrigerator next to the can rack. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed rust In walk in cooler on metal shelves **Warning**
14-17-4
78
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee make a chicken salad sandwich with raw lettuce and tomato without wearing gloves. Informed employee that they need to wash hands and have gloves on when handling ready to eat food, employee discarded sandwich. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in produce cooler with build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on top of coffee maker not inverted or protected in container with lid.
25-06-4
74
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and shrimp stored above cooked prime rib in walk in cooler. chef moved seafood to lower chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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 ROP packaging being performed on site chef states he does not have a HAACP plan.
03G-50-1
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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food like material on can opener blade. operator moved to ware washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Emailed appropriate information **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in bulk sugar bin in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed bag of clean linen on floor in chemical storage room.
21-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed counter top under ROP machine with build up of food debris. Operator removed for cleaning **Corrected On-Site**
14-52-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Creekside Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Creekside Restaurant on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Creekside Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Creekside Restaurant.
How does Creekside Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Creekside Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.
Has Creekside Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Creekside Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Creekside Restaurant 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 Creekside Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Creekside Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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