Gateway Golf
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Gateway Golf has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor under shelving of walk-in cooler” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Gateway Golf's latest score of 41 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Far corner by cook line prep area, under counter, cleaning chemical next to vinegar. Operator removed foods from chemicals for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Back part of bar near walk-in cooler for beer handwash sink with leak.
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor under shelving of walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer in main kitchen and outside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling and vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In main kitchen walk-in cooler soups and cooked sausages not stored covered.
08B-12-5
64
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on back prep line. Operator cleaned and sanitized blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On breakfast menu, poached eggs and smoked salmon served raw/undercooked per operator, not marked as raw. Operator updated menu at time of inspection and reprinted, denoting raw foods with an asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vent by pantry, prep area by office.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside walk-in cooler buckets potatoes on floor. Outside walk-in freezer boxes bread on floor. Inside walk-in cooler buckets picked, eggs on floor. Operator began moving foods off floor at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in outside bar coolers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two in reach-in cooler in back room behind bar. One in pantry station tall reach-in cooler. Operator removed all open beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soda gun and ice scoop in outside bar in soiled standing water. Observed pizza paddle with food contact side stored on floor next to pizza oven. Operator cleaned and sanitized all equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
64
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At tall reach-in cooler at entrance to cook line, cooked pickled onions labeled 4/21/2024, today is 5/8/2024. In walk-in cooler cooked clam chowder marked 4/30/2024.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At tall reach-in cooler at entrance to cook line, cooked pickled onions labeled 4/21/2024, today is 5/8/2024. In walk-in cooler cooked clam chowder marked 4/30/2024. Operator discarded the foods.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Back reach-in cooler on prep line; cooked mushroom sauce (47F - Cooling); cooked beef sauce (46F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Also in walk-in cooler cooked pea soup (50F - Cooling)stored overnight per operator. Operator discarded the foods.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Back reach-in cooler on prep line; cooked mushroom sauce (47F - Cooling); cooked beef sauce (46F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Operator discarded foods. Walk-in cooler cooked pea soup (50F - Cooling) stored overnight per operator. Operator discarded the foods.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 4 unmarked tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in banquet prep area blocked with dolly and carts. Operator cleared the sink for use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
43
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Milk Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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.
11-26-1
82
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler prep rack .
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed 4 out of 7 expired employee certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected In bar area.
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gateway Golf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gateway Golf on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gateway Golf?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor under shelving of walk-in cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gateway Golf.
How does Gateway Golf compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Gateway Golf most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Gateway Golf's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gateway Golf have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gateway Golf 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 Gateway Golf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gateway Golf is inspected around two times per year on average.
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