Bonita Springs, Lee County

VASARI COUNTRY CLUB

11250 VIA DE VASARI DRIVE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Intermediate
May 22, 2026
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

16-62-1

Detail 24591425

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24591428

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24591426

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24591427

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dish machine. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-62-1

Detail 24244220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 24238819

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 155F). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 24238818

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 23569637

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling soiled wares at the dish machine and then clean wares without removing/replacing gloves and washing hands. Chef educated employee about proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23569638

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed female food handler handling cookies with bare hands. Employee was wearing a glove on one hand and handling the cookies with the bare hand. Cookies were discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23569635

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-1-25 . License was renewed during visit. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23569636

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Surface Cleaner and Sanitizer was stored on a shelf with clean pots near the cook line. Inspector removed bottle to Chef's office. a can of pipe thread cement was stored on a table with clean peelers and knives and rolling pins. Inspector removed to Chef's office. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23569641

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed English and Spanish posters during the visit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-46-2

Detail 23569634

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed employee using a vacuum sealer to package fish. Provided Chef with contact information about applying for a variance and fish vacuum sealing was stopped. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23569640

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow liquid was stored on a shelf in the dish area unlabeled. Inspector removed to Chef's office. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23569642

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above shelving next to ice cream machine had heavy dust build-up. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23569639

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: several employee drinks were stored with clean dishes on a rack in the dish area. Educated Chef that food and drinks must be stored below and away from food for sale to the public, clean prep surfaces and clean dishes and pans. Chef directed employees to move items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23569633

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal yogurt was observed stored with food for sale to the public in a tall cooler next to the cook line. Personal food must be segregated, marked and stored below and away from food for sale to the public. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23569632

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to Chef. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23306849

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin deflector.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-14-5

Detail 22606949

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Discussed importance of storing ice buckets on clean surfaces, and inverted in between uses.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 22289522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in coffee station in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22269491

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In bar area, Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), deliver hooked up to machine. Operator refilled the machine after connecting chlorine sanitizer, still testing 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of machine and sent dishes to main dishwasher area for proper sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22269487

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher observed moving from touching dirty dishes to touching clean dishes with no glove change or handwash. Operator helped to explain proper handwashing to employee. Corrective Action Taken

22-57-6

Detail 22269484

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Main Dishwasher (Temperature 142F) after running three times. Operator instructed dishwasher to manually sanitize all dishware in triple sink 400ppm quaternary and called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22269489

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, salami 8/25/23, deli corned beef 8/26/23, housemade tomato sauce 8/26/23, Buffalo sauce containing butter 8/26/23, today is 9/7/23. Provided operator with date marking handout.

01B-24-5

Detail 22269483

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, salami 8/25/23, deli corned beef 8/26/23, housemade tomato sauce 8/26/23, Buffalo sauce containing butter 8/26/23, today is 9/7/23.

03A-02-5

Detail 22269486

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of bar counter: blue cheese stuffed olives (45F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator placed in reach-in cooler, in 30 minutes 40F. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22269485

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwashing dirty side handwash sink used as dump sink, cut lemons dumped in sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 22269490

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By left side of drink service station in corner of kitchen. Provided operator with sign, operator hung sign. Repeat 3/9/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22269488

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in coffee station in kitchen.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 21843469

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink, missing one vacuum breaker.

01C-10-4

Detail 21843470

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied on cook line. Operator replaced the tag to keep with original stock. Provided operator with HR 5022-106 Shellfish Tag Guidance and discussed shellfish tag maintenance. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21843467

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken mix, cooked ground beef chili, housemade ranch, soft cheese, cooked beef gravy per operator made between 1 and 3 days ago in walk-in cooler no date mark or incorrect date mark. Operator relabeled all foods. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21843471

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Operator labeled the bottle. Also one unlabeled bottle of chemicals in computer area of dining room service area. Also two unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals in bar area. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 21843466

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

21-04-4

Detail 21843465

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in multiple areas of kitchen. Operator removed the towels and replaced with nonslip mats. this is a repeat violation from 10/19/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21843468

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to soda station in kitchen left side.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21507931

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked turkey, ham, and cooked corned beef commercially processed no date mark, per operator between 1 to three days open. Operator labeled or discarded deli meats. This is a repeat violation from 4/4/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21507930

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mens restroom. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21507933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers cooked clam chowder stored under shelves on floor of freezer. Operator moved to shelving. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21507932

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep line.

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 20979284

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink faucet, one vacuum breaker missing.

02C-03-5

Detail 20979286

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed deli meats in walk-in cooler not date marked, per operator stored overnight, more than 24 hours.

53B-14-5

Detail 20979289

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five Food handler cards expired.

13-07-4

Detail 20979287

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee preparing food wearing watch, one wearing bracelet.

24-08-4

Detail 20979288

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish storage area in back of kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 20979283

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on both ends of cook line, on salad prep station.

25-05-4

Detail 20979285

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in downstairs storage hallway.

Aug 13, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 20473143

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dents on lip and sides of cans, on can rack, one #10 can pitted cherries, four #10 cans red beets, two 66.5 ounce cans tuna, one #10 can diced pears, two #10 cans artichoke hearts, three #10 cans tomato strips, six #10 cans whole tomatoes, one #10 can apple filling, two #10 cans chili sauce, one 48 ounce can V8 vegetable juice, one #10 can chick peas, one #10 can cannellini beans, one #10 can pumpkin purée.

31B-02-4

Detail 20473145

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in public men's or women's restroom, far end of bar area or near end of bar area. Operator placed towels at all handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20473144

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in women's public restroom, men's public restroom, near end of bar area or far end of bar area. Operator placed soap at all handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20473142

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled observed in dishwashing area.

10-12-5

Detail 20473140

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on ice machine in kitchen and in bar area stored on top of ice machine. Operator moved ice scoop into clean plastic container for storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20473141

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at near end of bar area or far end of bar area. Operator placed handwash signs at both sinks. Corrected On-Site