Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille)

14500 Vista River Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese sauce 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more hot water to steam well. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

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. Educated operator on monitoring chlorine concentration. Operator changed sanitizer. from 12/08/24. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and outside bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

21-04-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener rusting. **Warning**

14-13-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 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. Educated operator on priming sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar.

16-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and restrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Observed changed sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over container of raw fish. Operator switched container of raw hamburger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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 - 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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw shrimp thawing at room temperature.

06-01-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lettuce and lemons/limes. Operator switched to food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-14-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Soup spoons. Operator inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille)?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille).

How does Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) 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 Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Inc (Waterside Grille) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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