El Nido - Southfork Grille
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
61
Score
El Nido - Southfork Grille appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Estero facility scores 82, putting El Nido - Southfork Grille on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the hand sink on the service pickup line. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans drying on hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on side rack of ice machine not stored in a container.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand sink on the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sea bass not in running water sitting on speed rack thawing at ambient temperature/still frozen. Operator move fish to prep sink to run cold water m it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up,of food debris on reach in door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed food debris on walk in cooler door handle. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Handwashing sign at hand wash sink sink across from fryer station on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink adjacent to fryer station. Emailed operator hand wash sign. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust buildup on them. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 pounds raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); 8 pounds lamb rack (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds andouille sausage (53F-Cold Holding); 10 pounds lamb shank (52F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); 17 quarts heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds shredded pork (55F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 9 2 pound logs fresh mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); 20 pounds precooked mojo pork (53F - Cold Holding); 7 pounds sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds Spanish quesadilla chees (53F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds spreadable Brie (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds grated Parmesan (53F - Cold Holding); 1 pound whipped butter (53F - Cold Holding); 9 pounds cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 25 pounds sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 20 pounds raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); 8 pounds lamb rack (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds andouille sausage (53F-Cold Holding); 10 pounds lamb shank (52F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); 17 quarts heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds shredded pork (55F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 9 2 pound logs fresh mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); 20 pounds precooked mojo pork (53F - Cold Holding); 7 pounds sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds Spanish quesadilla chees (53F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds spreadable Brie (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds grated Parmesan (53F - Cold Holding); 1 pound whipped butter (53F - Cold Holding); 9 pounds cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 25 pounds sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not dated by the last day served on tags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up,of food debris on reach in door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage sitting in a prep sink on the back kitchen prep line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in the back of the kitchen next to floor mixer. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers, reach in freezers, or walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Handwashing sign at hand wash sink sink across from fryer station on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up,of food debris on walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
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Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign next to dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator moved to dishwasher to rehash **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
82
Apr 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag from 03/07/2023 with last date served not marked. Discussed proper shellfish tag procedures with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop in bulk flour bin. Operator removed from bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler drawer on cooks line. Discussed proper thawing procedure with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing marinated beef in prep kitchen while wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle of oven on cooks line. Operator removed from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed Silverware tablespoons stored upright on expo line with food contact surface up. Operator had spoons run through dishwasher and placed them correctly with handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink on cooks line.
29-11-4
47
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and set up three compartment sink. Checked concentration at three compartment sink 300ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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 touching ready to eat lettuce with barehands. Employee put on gloves before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over containers of raw beef. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Precooked beef 45F cold hold, butter 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator just received delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator added more water. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed sponges. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from condenser onto food containers. Operator moved containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink room.
42-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area and hand wash sink at bar.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at bar.
29-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
02D-01-5
18
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks changing gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand wash sink next to triple bay sink in dish area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no labeled spray bottle on front bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic non handled dish in brown sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler broken in need of repair.
36-51-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on front line above service area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above clean equipment in side room behind dishwashing area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air drying before being stacked for storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on ice machine not protected
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.observed wet towels under cutting boards.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign in dish washing station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on fan card in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from hand sink in dish machine room.
29-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Nido - Southfork Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Nido - Southfork Grille on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Nido - Southfork Grille?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Nido - Southfork Grille.
How does El Nido - Southfork Grille compare to other restaurants in Estero?
El Nido - Southfork Grille most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has El Nido - Southfork Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Nido - Southfork Grille have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Nido - Southfork Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Nido - Southfork Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Nido - Southfork Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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