Palmetto-Pine Country Club
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Palmetto-Pine Country Club seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Palmetto-Pine Country Club trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside stand up reach-in cooler covered by flat pan. The operator removed flat pan from over top of handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The Chef is currently in the process of obtaining Manager Certification. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-02-7
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. Observed Employee Reporting Form but not filled out and signed by employee. The Chef is making copies and assuring all employees fill out and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in employees restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
47
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and pulled pork not date marked in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed a bathroom stall in men's restroom out of order.
32-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pain reliever medication above prep table. The bottle of medication was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken and sausages not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager wiped down ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour and rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hung to dry by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw shrimp in real-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved raw hamburgers to bottom chef under the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chicken salad with old date mark. The manager changed date mark and placed back in each-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 ground beef in walk-in cooler. The chef moved raw chicken beside raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sloppy Joe (49F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved sloppy joe and pork into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside stand up reach-in cooler. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 52F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The chef removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On rack beside hand washing sink. The chef inverted single service plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
47
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stand up reach-in freezer. The chef discarded turkey and ham. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef, mash potatoes and chicken not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on reach-in coolers.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palmetto-Pine Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palmetto-Pine Country Club on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palmetto-Pine Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palmetto-Pine Country Club.
How does Palmetto-Pine Country Club compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Palmetto-Pine Country Club most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Palmetto-Pine Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palmetto-Pine Country Club have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Palmetto-Pine Country Club 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 Palmetto-Pine Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palmetto-Pine Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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