Poolside Pub
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Poolside Pub has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Poolside Pub scores about where you'd expect for a North Fort Myers restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper coffee filters unprotected next to coffee station. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook's line.
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster inside bar by kitchen entryway.
29-17-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in prep area with buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling tiles above cook's line.
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal and plastic containers by dishwasher and prep table.
16-46-4
82
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with buildup of dried food debris in blade guard.
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 rice in portion bags inside reach in cooler on cook's line prepped yesterday per Operator, no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked red plastic cups stacked and wet nesting next to ice tea urn.
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent bulbs over reach in cooler and make table on cook's line missing light shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of keg coolers behind bar..
29-49-6
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons stored in cup handles down. Operator inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Spot stored next to inside bar on ledge. Operator removed can from bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling outside of walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust and debris on light covers in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of breading mix unlaced in prep area. Operator labeled during inspection.
02D-01-5
74
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled with yellow liquid on cook's line. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer wasn't dispensing. Chlorine was at 0 ppm. Operator fixed hose and now dispensing and chlorine reads 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. Operator had employee detail ice bin while protecting ice inside bin with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. Operator removed ahi tuna from commercial packaging in walk-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go styrofoam not inverted on expo line. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin by poolside bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf across from dishwasher.
24-08-4
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had steel wool pad and a mop head inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black mold like substance outside bar area on patio. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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 ahi tuna thawing in reduced oxygen packaging with label. Operator cut open bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer on prep table by slicer. Operator put in laundry bag. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored next to butter packets and creamers. Operator moved butter and creamers to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by Hand washing sink behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored food contact surface up stored in a coffee mug next to coffees machine. Employee inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poolside Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poolside Pub on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poolside Pub?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poolside Pub.
How does Poolside Pub compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Poolside Pub most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Fort Myers average of 88.
Has Poolside Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poolside Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poolside Pub 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 Poolside Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poolside Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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