Niblick Inn

4611 West Bay Blvd, Estero, FL 33928

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Niblick Inn has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

Niblick Inn's latest score of 100 sits above the Estero average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to cutting board. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water of 85 F. Operator moved to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink next to dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**

27-16-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects at bar area. **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink next to dishwasher. **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in interior of ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar handwashing sink or handwashing sink in the pizza area. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed on cook line still in commercial package. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two tables. Operator moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans on storage shelves.

16-46-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance. operator starting melting ice to clean the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw roast beef stored about prepared clam chowder in reach in cooler. Operator moved roast beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee protected on countertop next to coffee maker. Operator wrapped coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Niblick Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Niblick Inn on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Niblick Inn?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Niblick Inn.

How does Niblick Inn compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Niblick Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.

Has Niblick Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Niblick Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Niblick Inn 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 Niblick Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Niblick Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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