Estero, Lee County

THE VILLAGES OF COUNTRY CREEK

21180 COUNTRY CREEK RD, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 31, 2025
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Dec 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

01B-01-4

Detail 24132113

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of vegetarian refried beans on the can rack. Operator segregated can for return for credit. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-43-2

Detail 24132111

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon in the freezer. No process waiver approved. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24132117

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. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP PLAN Warning

03G-06-5

Detail 24132114

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed unlabeled reduced oxygen packed salmon in the walk in freezer. Warning

29-09-4

Detail 24132112

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle missing on the hand washing sink in the ware washing area next to the 3 compartment sink. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 24132116

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked/broken lid on the lettuce on the cook line. Operator discarded lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24132110

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand sink next to the three compartment sink. Warning

03G-53-1

Detail 24132115

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon with out production time and date. Warning

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-62-1

Detail 23973817

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for manually taking temperature reading of high temp dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23973819

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed un lidded beverage in the service station on the counter next to the soda hose. Operator discarded soda cup. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23973818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup build up of food debris on side shelf of reach in cooler on the cookline.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-14-5

Detail 23580582

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on the floor at the bar area across from the cooler. Operator moved bucket. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23580580

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned gasket during inspectionRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23580581

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves in produce walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03G-50-1

Detail 23146262

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. Observed onsite Reduced oxygen packaging with Aproved HAACP Plan. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23146263

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents adjacent to the rear cook/ prep line next to oven hoods. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23146260

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on gaskets on stand up reach in refrigerator next to the can rack. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23146261

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed rust In walk in cooler on metal shelves Warning

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 22719242

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-49-4

Detail 22704495

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 high temp dish machine not reaching 160F. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22704498

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. Observed no proof of clean for vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed for Clean up HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 22704496

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22704499

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

11-26-1

Detail 22704500

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 no proof that employee are informed of reporting illness protocol. Emailed form Employee reporting HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

16-01-4

Detail 22704501

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed no visible data plate.

16-55-4

Detail 22704497

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not reaching proper temperature when sanitizing.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 22301281

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 employee make a chicken salad sandwich with raw lettuce and tomato without wearing gloves. Informed employee that they need to wash hands and have gloves on when handling ready to eat food, employee discarded sandwich. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22301280

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour.

23-03-4

Detail 22301279

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in produce cooler with build up of food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 22301282

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on top of coffee maker not inverted or protected in container with lid.

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22011144

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22011142

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle bowl in use in working bin of sugar. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22011143

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish station.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21758096

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21758089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and shrimp stored above cooked prime rib in walk in cooler. chef moved seafood to lower chef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 21758092

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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. Observed ROP packaging being performed on site chef states he does not have a HAACP plan.

11-27-4

Detail 21758088

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 appropriate information. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21758094

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food like material on can opener blade. operator moved to ware washing station. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21758091

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 appropriate information Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21758090

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in bulk sugar bin in dry storage.

21-17-4

Detail 21758095

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed bag of clean linen on floor in chemical storage room.

14-52-4

Detail 21758093

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed counter top under ROP machine with build up of food debris. Operator removed for cleaning Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 20772577

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 20772571

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20772576

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside coffee machine.

53B-10-4

Detail 20772572

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

32-12-5

Detail 20772570

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 20772574

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys above prep table.

13-07-4

Detail 20772573

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

08B-38-4

Detail 20772575

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 20587340

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table Time Extended Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20587344

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Food manager card is expired Admin Complaint

21-05-5

Detail 20587341

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Cloth used as a food-contact surface on lettuce Time Extended Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20587343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20587342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on floor under cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Grease buildup on floor under cookline Time Extended

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20405098

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20405093

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20405095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20405099

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in server area Corrected On-Site Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20405094

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20405097

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20405096

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on floor under cookline Warning