Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966-6433
Overview

Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers has accumulated 98 violations across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection—below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 documented 15 violations including recurring high-priority issues: employee health policy violations appeared in the last two inspections, allergen awareness and consumer advisory failures were cited on the same day, and employee health reporting violations were documented in three inspections since April 2024. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least four separate inspections between April 2024 and December 2023. The March 13 inspection was completed with no further action required, though the spike in violations—from 1 violation in April 2025 to 15 violations in March 2026—suggests emerging compliance challenges.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
104Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.35 violations / inspection 4.35 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 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· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers last inspected?
Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers had?
Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers find?
Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Heritage Palms Country Club in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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