Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
4420 Flagship Dr, Fort Myers, FL 339198209The Helm Club in Fort Myers has accumulated 111 violations across 23 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Disciplinary action was taken once, resulting in a $200 fine.
High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections (October 2025, December 2023, and others), proper hand-washing violations in at least 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 6 inspections. Time-as-a-control violations (foods held at unsafe temperatures without temperature monitoring) appeared in at least 4 inspections between October 2025 and May 2024. On February 18, 2025, a Warning was issued after an inspection documented management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, improper hand-washing, missing consumer advisories, and improper chemical storage. A subsequent inspection on February 20, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating correction of chemical storage issues.
The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 found 15 violations (3 intermediate, 4 basic) including recurring hand-washing and allergen awareness failures, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024007647 | $200.00 | Dec 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers are: Consumer advisory, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers had?
- Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers find?
- Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers been fined?
- Helm Club (the) in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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