Heritage Palms Country Club

10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966-6433

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Heritage Palms Country Club appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Heritage Palms Country Club was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Heritage Palms Country Club trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink at back entrance of establishment.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Thomas Clifford, 01/10/2021.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven at cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at wait station.

25-27-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed gasket as torn. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Establishment is using a reduced oxygen packaging / vacuum sealing procedure for raw animal products. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over pizza topping reach in cooler. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler units. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cake flour bin in front walk in cooler as soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 1 soiled soda gun nozzle in bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.

14-11-5

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: marinara (46F - Cold Holding); chili (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler has been open for an extended period due to morning prep. Operator moved all items to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun holster in front bar area. Operator directed employee to clean item. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and cooler on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fan guards and ceiling in the beer cooler. Operator cleaned area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heritage Palms Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heritage Palms Country Club on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heritage Palms Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Heritage Palms Country Club.

How does Heritage Palms Country Club compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Heritage Palms Country Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Heritage Palms Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heritage Palms Country Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Heritage Palms Country Club 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 Heritage Palms Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Heritage Palms Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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