Estero, Lee County

THE ROOKERY AT THE BROOKS

9960 COCONUT RD, Estero, FL 34135

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-49-4

Detail 24607975

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator sending dish ware to kitchen. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24607974

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24607972

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled at bar. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 24607973

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons upright in silverware rack by dish area. Warning

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 24290298

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar by dish washer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Spray bottles not labeled. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24290297

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front bar. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Tanks not secured. Time Extended

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 24286778

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 Dishwasher (Temperature 135F); Dishwasher at bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24286777

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24286780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24286782

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at bar soiled with food debris, mold like substance. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24286781

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar by dish washer. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24286779

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front bar. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 23760655

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored with food on the cook line. Employee moved item to the medicine cabinet. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23760654

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal water bottles, keys and backpack stored at prep tables and food shelves. Discussed designating a convenient storage area for employees.

31B-04-4

Detail 23760656

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at both hand sinks used by food employees at the bar and at the handwashing sink on the cook line.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23380824

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the dish area. Chef labeled bottle and educated employee. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23380823

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23380822

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.

24-18-4

Detail 23380825

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Chef educated dish employee on proper storage during the inspection.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22911741

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at the bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time extended. Part is on order. Time Extended

01B-13-4

Detail 22911742

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No stop sales during this visit. Time Extended

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22898836

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at the bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22898834

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish was stored under beef and ground beef in the cooler drawer under the grill Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22898835

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Warning

41-15-5

Detail 22898833

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Improper hand-mixing. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm) Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22898837

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. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 22610378

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one bottle containing purple liquid and one containing yellowish liquid unlabeled and stored at the large dish machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22610376

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. Repeat violation from 3/15/24 Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22610379

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler observed preparing food on the cook line with no hair restraint.

14-12-4

Detail 22610377

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Four spatulas observed chipped with missing pieces.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 21859932

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over clean dishware in dishwashing area. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21859933

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 5 cooks and 3 servers handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 21859930

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

03F-10-5

Detail 21859934

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. On cook line in ice bath, foods held with 4 hour discard no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.

06-09-1

Detail 21859931

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 on cook line. Operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-18-4

Detail 21370113

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator turned off chlorine sanitizer and set to high temperature setting, dishwasher (temperature 169F). Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21370112

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in pastry area, operator placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 20970123

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cook line and main kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust.

21-04-4

Detail 20970124

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards in prep kitchen. Operator removed the towels for laundering. Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 20788214

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Approximately 20 expired certificates, operator has training books ready. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 20782588

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 small flying insects observed in bar left area near floor drain. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20782590

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat pasteurized egg yolks in walk-in cooler. Operator moved food items for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20782587

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Non-exempt soft cheese (blue cheese and cheddar cheese cubes) opened three days ago per operator not date marked. Discussed with operator date labeling requirements for commercially processed foods. Operator labeled the cheeses. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20782593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area, handwash sink fitted with strainer and used as a dumb sink. On cookline, storage container being rinsed off in handwash sink. Operator removed all items from handwash sinks. This is a repeat violation from 4/20/2021 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20782591

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. Approximately 20 expired certificates, operator has training books ready. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20782589

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front hostess stand, near entrance to kitchen, and in dish area, unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals. Operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20782592

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In outside carbon dioxide storage tank area, four tanks no pt secured. Operator moved tanks inside of secure barrier. This is a repeat violation from 4/20/2021 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning