Estero, Lee County

COPPERLEAF GOLF CLUB

23101 COPPERLEAF BLVD, Estero, FL 34135

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
May 19, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24585382

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24585378

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 pieces of 6 ounce tuna and 12 pieces of 8 ounce mahi with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.

31B-02-4

Detail 24585379

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

22-20-5

Detail 24585381

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

06-09-1

Detail 24585380

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 11 pieces of 6 ounce tuna and 12 pieces of 8 ounce mahi with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.

33-20-4

Detail 24585376

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

10-01-5

Detail 24585377

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle submerged in flour. Operator removed for proper sanitization. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 24255852

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observered 8 pieces of mahi and 10 pieces of sea bass in walk in cooler with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.

22-20-5

Detail 24255854

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

10-01-5

Detail 24255855

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles submerged in sugar and flour.

06-01-5

Detail 24255853

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observered 8 pieces of mahi and 10 pieces of sea bass in walk in cooler with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-42-4

Detail 23594037

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Changed supply bucket and drew fresh solution which tested properly at 100 ppm. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23594035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In a refrigerated drawer on the cook line, raw ground beef was stored directly above bread. Chef rearranged to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23594036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two large can openers had encrusted debris on the blades. Chef took to the dish area. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 23227881

Basic - No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle provided during visit. Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21871560

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner and hand sanitizer stored with salt and pepper, sugar, condiments in side drink service area. Operator moved all chemicals to separate area for proper storage. Discussed with operator importance of complete separation of chemicals and foods in establishment. This is a repeat violation from 10/24/2022. Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 21871559

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan or variance approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is reduced-oxygen packaging raw meats and fish.

11-27-4

Detail 21871556

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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21871562

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle bar right side soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 21871563

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front service line middle.

31B-03-4

Detail 21871561

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink cook line right or handwash sink bar left. This is a repeat violation from 10/24/2022. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21871557

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled bottles of chemicals in front service line middle. This is a repeat violation from 10/24/2022 and 5/10/2022. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21871564

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 unsecured tanks by back door inside kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 21871558

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go containers stored on floor in far back single service storage room near employee restroom. Boxes single service cups and plates on floor in adjoining hallway. This is a repeat violation from 10/24/2022 and 5/10/2022. Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21521181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line middle reach-in cooler, hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken(47F - Cold Holding) per operator after very busy lunch service for three hours. Operator emptied cooler and moved all foods to large walk-in cooler for quick cooling. After 20 minutes all foods dropped by 3F. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21521178

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and sanitizer bottles stored on cook line far right with oil bottles on counter. Sanitizer bottles with mustard and pepper containers in service station to side of kitchen. Operator separated the foods and moved to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21521180

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back of bar.

41-17-4

Detail 21521177

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By computer in bar area and on garbage can by hand washing sink at front line of kitchen and next to dishwashing machine in bar area. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2022. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21521176

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. All purpose flour bin in dry storage room with handle in contact with four.

25-05-4

Detail 21521179

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups straws and lids in boxes stored on floor in dry storage room. This is a repeat violation from 11/29/2021 and 5/10/2022. Repeat Violation

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21073354

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles of chemicals stored next to food on counter next to walk-in cooler. Operator removed both bottles. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21073351

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line right, handwash sink containing pitcher of water. Operator removed the pitcher from the sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21073352

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bar area four unlabeled bottles of chemicals. Discussed with operator labeling all chemicals used in establishment.

25-05-4

Detail 21073353

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in far back storage area of main kitchen near exit. In coffee service station, coffee filters stored uncovered. This is a repeat violation from 11/29/2021. Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-57-6

Detail 20695706

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. Dishwasher (Temperature 158°F) on probe thermometer after running dishwashing machine three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink for manual sanitation and called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20695704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler drawers under grill on cook line: sliced cooked beef (45°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46°F - Cold Holding) stored for one hour per operator. Operator moved all foods to separate reach-in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20695703

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared ahi tuna on lunch and dinner menus not identified as raw. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20695707

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, there is no proof of food handler training for any employees at time of inspection. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20695708

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen near walk-in cooler Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20695705

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, boxes of single service cups and lids stored on floor. Also coffee filters stored uncovered in service station. Warning