McGregor, Lee County

HELM CLUB (THE)

4420 FLAGSHIP DR, McGregor, FL 339198209

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Feb 3, 2026
City
McGregor
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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 24344058

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in side banquet kitchen blocked by tray. Operator removed tray. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24344062

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24344060

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at side banquet bar. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24344061

Basic - Accumulation of gray/yellow-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 24344064

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed box off of floor. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24344059

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage room. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24344063

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

21-09-4

Detail 24142732

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24142733

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar containers. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23574224

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Time Extended

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23566240

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; Raw ground beef patties stored over steak. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23566241

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by deserts station; cut cantaloupe (49F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23566243

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by deserts station; cut cantaloupe (49F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared the day before inspection. See stop sale Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23566242

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

41-17-4

Detail 23566239

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23566238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. Warning

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23310244

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in cooler; Raw ground beef patties stored over cooked roasted beef. Operator removed raw ground beef patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23310241

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to oil containers at cook line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23310245

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23310242

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23310243

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 22886052

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense pasta at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22886049

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed the ice scoop, sanitized it, and properly placed it in container. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22886053

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Standing water at handwashing sink at front of ice cream cooler. Operator fixed the handwashing sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22886054

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22886051

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mopping sink. Operator placed the mop properly. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22886050

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 22524000

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed chlorine concentration at dishmachine at bar at 0 ppm. Admin Complaint

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22505191

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22505195

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22505197

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged frozen raw meat stored over box of fully cooked chicken tenders in walk in freezer. Operator placed raw meat on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22505196

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and cell phone stored on shelving next to single service food containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22505193

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22505192

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22505194

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cocoa container in back dry storage room. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02B-01-5

Detail 21958074

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna Stack on menu not identified as raw item. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21958072

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21958073

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in 69 F standing water. Operator removed utensils and washed them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21615964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator ground beef sat out for 20-30 minutes while restocking. Put back in refrigerator to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 21615966

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat 4.07/2022 Repeat Violation

16-53-4

Detail 21615963

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in bar area only reached 80 F. Maintenance called and looking at booster heater. Per operator glassware will be washed in kitchen until fixed. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 21615967

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned an moved to proper container Repeat 4/07/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21615965

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop in 70 F water. Operator dumped water and took scoop to be washed rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 21615962

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at prep station outside dessert room

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 20992348

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by serving tray holder. Holder moved. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20992351

Intermediate - Mussels tags not marked with last date served.

14-01-5

Detail 20992350

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense quinoa salad. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20992353

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Operator removed ice scoops. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20992352

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar next to dishmachine. Operator put up hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20992349

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-24-4

Detail 20624902

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in clean container and dish washing area. Oper removed strip. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20624900

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee drink. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20624901

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator placed ice scoop in container. Corrected On-Site