Helm Club (The)
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
61
Score
Helm Club (The) has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Helm Club (The) was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Helm Club (The)'s latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in cooler; Raw ground beef patties stored over cooked roasted beef. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to oil containers at cook line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
58
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mopping sink. Operator placed the mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Standing water at handwashing sink at front of ice cream cooler. Operator fixed the handwashing sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense pasta at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed the ice scoop, sanitized it, and properly placed it in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at bar. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed chlorine concentration at dishmachine at bar at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 at bar. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged frozen raw meat stored over box of fully cooked chicken tenders in walk in freezer. Operator placed raw meat on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and cell phone stored on shelving next to single service food containers. **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 - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cocoa container in back dry storage room. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna Stack on menu not identified as raw item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in 69 F standing water. Operator removed utensils and washed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
82
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator ground beef sat out for 20-30 minutes while restocking. Put back in refrigerator to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat 4.07/2022 **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in bar area only reached 80 F. Maintenance called and looking at booster heater. Per operator glassware will be washed in kitchen until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-53-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop in 70 F water. Operator dumped water and took scoop to be washed rinsed, sanitized and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at prep station outside dessert room
29-49-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned an moved to proper container Repeat 4/07/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Helm Club (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Helm Club (The) on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Helm Club (The)?
Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Helm Club (The).
How does Helm Club (The) compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Helm Club (The) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Helm Club (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Helm Club (The) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Helm Club (The) 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 Helm Club (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Helm Club (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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