How many restaurants are in Estero?

Estero, Florida has 138 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Estero?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Estero is 97.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Estero?

The most frequently cited violations in Estero are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Estero?

Subway has the most locations in Estero with 3 establishments.

How does Estero compare to the Florida state average?

Estero has a pass rate of 97.4%, which is 11.4 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Estero?

Food establishments in Estero have an average of 13.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Estero been assessed?

Food establishments in Estero have been assessed $17,620 in fines across 52 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $345 and the largest single fine was $2,400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Estero restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Estero. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Estero inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Estero, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Estero?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Estero. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Estero — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Estero Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Estero, Florida has 138 food establishments with 1,894 inspections on record. The pass rate is 97.4%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $250 assessed to Spring Run Golf Club Main Dining in Estero on December 22, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

138Facilities

1,894Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

97.4%Pass Rate

3.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
9 Thai-sushi (#2; Self Served)	27	92	1
First Watch #0142	22	65	1
Subway #24574	17	45	1
Mamma Anna	31	260	0
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill	29	258	0

Estero Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Estero 97.4% Pass Rate 97.4%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Estero 3.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Estero 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Estero Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 5	Bubbakoo's Burritos	3 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 30	Spring Run Golf Club Main Dining	3	Call Back - Complied
Apr 30	Wildcat Run G & Cc Main Dining Room	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Hyatt Place Fort Myers Estero	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Sospiri Italian Cafe and Gelato	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Estero Country Club at the Vines	2	Call Back - Complied
Apr 21	Spring Run Golf Club Main Dining	6 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 21	Place Cafe/marketplace	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 20	Spring Run Golf Club Main Dining	15 (5 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 14	Chops City Grill	2	Call Back - Complied

Estero Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	18,991
23	Chemical properly stored	14,695
36	Proper ventilation	13,778
22	Consumer advisory	12,411
10	Approved food source	11,512

Estero Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

52Actions on Record

$17,620Total Fines

$345Avg Fine

$2,400Largest Fine

27Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Dec 22, 2025	Spring Run Golf Club Main Dining	$250	7--2025069937

Estero Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	5
Propane tank stored inside building	4
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Missing boiler certificate/report	3
Other fire safety violation	2

Estero Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Estero has 23 FDACS-regulated facilities with 49 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

23Retail Facilities

49FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

Estero FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Aug 15, 2025	Sprouts-farmers-market-392932	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending…
Aug 11, 2025	Sprouts-farmers-market-392932	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending…

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Estero FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2
4-501.11	Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not	2
6-501.16	After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,	2
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	2
3-501.16(A)(2)	Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below	1

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Estero Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	2	30	875
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Sprouts Farmers Market	1	17	205
Target	1	15	249

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Estero: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	132	1
Dunkin	3	65	0
Culvers	2	60	0
Chicken Salad Chick	1	10	0
Duffys Sports Grill	1	59	0
Five Guys	1	17	0
McDonalds	1	49	0
Panera Bread	1	71	0
Tropical Smoothie	1	68	0
Chick-fil-a	1	68	0

Estero Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Estero?: Estero, Florida has 138 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Estero?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Estero is 97.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Estero?: The most frequently cited violations in Estero are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Estero?: Subway has the most locations in Estero with 3 establishments.
How does Estero compare to the Florida state average?: Estero has a pass rate of 97.4%, which is 11.4 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Estero?: Food establishments in Estero have an average of 13.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Estero been assessed?: Food establishments in Estero have been assessed $17,620 in fines across 52 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $345 and the largest single fine was $2,400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Estero restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Estero. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Estero inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Estero, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Estero?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Estero. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Estero — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Estero Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Estero Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Estero Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Estero Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Estero Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Estero Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Estero FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Estero FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Estero Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Estero: Notable Restaurants

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Subway #24574

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