Forest County Club
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Forest County Club 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Forest County Club is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potato pie 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in dessert reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed gravy date marked 08/14/24. Stop Sale. Operator discarded gravy. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over container of pasta. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on importance of labeling. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with cooked turkey and meatballs. **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by stepping stool and carts. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - 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 establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with fish and precooked turkey and meatballs. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at pizza prep station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish for sushi. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for raw frozen fish and raw beef. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in side wait station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of box of coffee. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near ice machines and side beverage station near bar. Educated operator on importance of soap at hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side beverage station near bar and hand wash sinks at bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked, melted, or broken. Operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at side beverage station near bar surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forest County Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forest County Club on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forest County Club?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Forest County Club.
How does Forest County Club compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Forest County Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Forest County Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Forest County Club have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Forest County Club 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 Forest County Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Forest County Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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