Estero, Lee County

COPPERLEAF GOLF CLUB POOLSIDE CAFE

23101 COPPERLEAF BLVD, Estero, FL 34135

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 26, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24255844

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24238822

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of crushed tomatoes and one can of black beans with severely dented rims. Warning

22-49-4

Detail 24238820

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discontinued use and sending all bar glassware to kitchen for proper sanitization. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 24238823

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24238824

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24238821

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24238826

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24238825

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in spray bottle not labeled at outside bar. Operator labeled at time of visit. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-03-4

Detail 23594406

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Soiled scoop was stored in a dipper well with no running water. Chef removed scoop. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 23228173

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

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22921989

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

08A-20-5

Detail 22921986

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef and raw shell eggs were stored above shrimp and hot dogs in the cooler drawer under the grill. Operator rearranged items to proper storage hierarchy for food protection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22921987

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine. Operator replaced towels during the visit. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22921988

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle during the visit. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22921990

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. Mahi and grouper had just been pulled and were not thawed. Operator had staff cut open and return to refrigeration. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22921985

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

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22674535

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. Provided handout to Operator during visit. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22674536

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen. Corrected during visit. Corrected On-Site

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-57-6

Detail 22021757

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 149F) after running three times. Discussed with operator proper sanitation using temperature, operator called technician and will utilize quaternary sanitizer step 200ppm in triple sink for manual sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22021760

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 22021758

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory for operator, operator hung the sign at bar. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22021756

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank by outside liquor storage shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22021759

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and equipment surfaces underneath with accumulation of grease and soil residue. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 22021761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, boxes of to go cups stored on floor. In kitchen near triple sink box of to go containers stored on floor. This is a repeat violation from 11/4/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

21-08-4

Detail 22021762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Establishment is closed for season, not set to reopen until 10/2023. Any violations time extended must be corrected by the next unannounced inspection unless otherwise noted. Time Extended

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 21871949

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 149F) after running three times. Discussed with operator proper sanitation using temperature, operator called technician and will utilize quaternary sanitizer step 200ppm in triple sink for manual sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21871948

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu per operator served uncooked not marked as raw. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21871950

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21871944

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory for operator, operator hung the sign at bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21871947

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank by outside liquor storage shed. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21871945

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and equipment surfaces underneath with accumulation of grease and soil residue. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21871943

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, boxes of to go cups stored on floor. In kitchen near triple sink box of to go containers stored on floor. This is a repeat violation from 11/4/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21871946

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Warning

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-43-4

Detail 21551243

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator mistakingly had deliver attached to dispenser. Operator drained, rinsed and refilled sink, quaternary 200ppm, and began to rewash dishes. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21551242

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area hung on trash bin. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21551241

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside dry storage shed, single service cups, containers, napkins and lids in boxes stored on floor.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 20686393

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed drink server touch sliced orange for drink garnish with bare hands. Operator discarded the orange slice and used toothpick to garnish drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-43-4

Detail 20686388

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) in back of kitchen. Operator replaced sanitizer, quaternary sanitizer 300ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20686389

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In bar area, middle and right side soda gun nozzle soiled with accumulation of mold like substance. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20686390

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator no proof of ant food handler training for any employees at time of inspection. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20686392

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20686387

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, bucket of pickles stored on floor. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20686391

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line in standing water 100°F. Operator turned on burner to heat up water. Corrective Action Taken Warning