How many health inspections has ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES had?

ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES ever been shut down?

No, ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES?

The most frequently cited violations at ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES

19501 VINTAGE TRACE CIR, Estero, FL 33967-5532

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB INC · License: SEA4602845

ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES in Estero, FL has 21 inspections on record with 49 total violations (2.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

49Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 13, 2025

Inspection History (21)

May 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V28 Water supply

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Mar 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Sep 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES had?: ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES ever been shut down?: No, ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES?: The most frequently cited violations at ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB AT THE VINES are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 13, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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