Estero — Food Safety Records

Overview

Estero, Florida has 117 food establishments with 1,949 inspections on record. The pass rate is 97.4%, above the state average of 85.8%. 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. Updated August 2026.

117Facilities
1,949Inspections
0Closures 2026
97.4%Pass Rate
3.6Avg Violations

Estero Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Estero 97.4% Pass Rate 97.4%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
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 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Estero Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill 8 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Texas Roadhouse Holdings 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zino/pezzo's 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Subway 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Rib City 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Manolo's CafÉ 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mr Tequila Cuisine 7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tacos on the Road 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Embassy Suites Fort Myers Estero 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Legno 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Estero Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Estero Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

49Actions on Record
$16,560Total Fines
$345Avg Fine
$2,400Largest Fine
25Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Dec 22, 2025 Spring Run Golf Club Main Dining $250 7--2025069937
Jun 10, 2026 Springhill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers / Estero $160 7--2026018399

Estero Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations
14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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

Estero: Notable Restaurants

Estero: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 3 135 1
Dunkin 3 66 0
Culvers 2 60 0
Chick-fil-a 1 72 0
Dominos 1 27 0
First Watch 1 66 1
Jimmy Johns 1 68 0
Olive Garden 1 66 0
Texas Roadhouse 1 60 0
Arbys 1 91 0

Estero Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Estero?
Estero, Florida has 117 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 85.8%.
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 11.6 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Estero?
Food establishments in Estero have an average of 16.7 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 $16,560 in fines across 49 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.

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Estero Restaurants & Food Establishments (115)

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

17314 CORKSCREW RD, Estero

19 inspections · 76 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Panera Bread #992

8027 MEDITERRANEAN DR STE 107, Estero

28 inspections · 75 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Pavilion

4788 PELICAN SOUND BLVD, Estero

18 inspections · 74 violations · Last: May 2026

Moes Southwest Grill #599

23050 VIA VILLAGIO STE 125, Estero

19 inspections · 74 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Chick-fil-a of Estero

21900 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero

25 inspections · 72 violations · Last: Aug 2026

Golf House

4606 WEST BAY BLVD, Estero

21 inspections · 71 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Estero Country Club at the Vines

19501 VINTAGE TRACE CIR, Estero

25 inspections · 70 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Alba Breakfast & Brunch

23111 FASHION DR UNIT 111/K13, Estero

10 inspections · 70 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Bahia Bowls

20321 GRAND OAK BLVD UNIT 306, Estero

13 inspections · 69 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

10011 ESTERO COMMONS PL STE 104A, Estero

20 inspections · 68 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Jimmy Johns

21740 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL, STE 101, Estero

19 inspections · 68 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873

8091 PLAZA DEL LAGO DR, Estero

23 inspections · 66 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Fort Myers Estero

23120 VIA VILLAGIO, Estero

13 inspections · 65 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Compass One

8501 WILLIAMS RD, Estero

32 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Jul 2026

El Gaucho Inca Bistro

22909 LYDEN DRIVE, Estero

12 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Ruth Chris Steakhouse

23151 FASHION DR STE 101, Estero

20 inspections · 63 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Texas Roadhouse Holdings

3005 TERRACAP WAY, Estero

15 inspections · 60 violations · Last: Aug 2026

Duffys Sports Grill

21253 STONEYBROOK GOLF BLVD, Estero

18 inspections · 60 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Dunkin #354714

20290 GRANDE OAK SHOPPES DR, Estero

17 inspections · 58 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Subway 34935

10801 CORKSCREW ROAD,, Estero

15 inspections · 58 violations · Last: Jul 2025