North Fort Myers, Lee County

PINE LAKES PUB

10200 PINE LAKES BLVD, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 Intermediate
Jun 9, 2026
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 24614544

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by 2nd bar closest to ice machine. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24614547

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by 2nd bar closest to ice machine. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24614546

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24614545

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at bar top closest to ice machine. Warning

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 23621968

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile in kitchen area over cook's line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23621967

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ribeyes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23621969

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and cabinet on wait station. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23621966

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust and debris on top of reach in cooler on cook's line under air vent.

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 23289532

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by dishwasher.

22-20-5

Detail 23289534

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

36-32-5

Detail 23289533

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile staining and sagging in kitchen area just outside of walk in cooler.

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-01-7

Detail 22743200

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica Whipple was promoted to manager approximately 1 months ago and will obtain Food Manager Certification asap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

31B-05-4

Detail 22743201

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22743203

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training materials that PIC could locate were expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22743199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22743202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in room behind cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 22743205

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright in basket at end of dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22743204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving is rusted inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22739355

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee start work on cook's line and put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22739359

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15-20 rodent droppings on top of cans in dry storage and liquor area which is a separate building off of dining room and kitchen that is shared with their golf cart detail/servicing. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22739354

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed canned goods with rodent droppings on them. Operator discarded cans. See Stop Sale. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22739350

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica Whipple was promoted to manager approximately 1 months ago and will obtain Food Manager Certification asap. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22739353

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to dishwasher. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22739351

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22739357

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training materials that PIC could locate were expired. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22739352

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

24-08-4

Detail 22739348

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in room behind cook's line. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 22739358

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed canned and dried goods stored in a shed servicing golf carts. Also have standing reach in freezers. Food is secured in a wire cage, cement floors, drywall ceiling and half the area is walled. This area is outside and separate from the kitchen and dining room. Observed door to area left open and garage doors left open. Observed 15-20 vermin droppings on top of canned goods and inside liquor closet in same area. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 22739356

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright in basket at end of dishwasher. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22739349

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving is rusted inside walk-in cooler. Warning

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22315145

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22315144

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pack of cigarettes on shelf above prep counter. Operator had employee remove from cook's line. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22315143

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook's line wearing a watch while preparing food.

25-06-4

Detail 22315142

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on shelf in wait station uncovered. Operator placed in covered cambro. Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21975991

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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21975993

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21975992

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.

14-69-4

Detail 21975990

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in reach in freezer of dry storage area.

16-46-4

Detail 21975989

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on wire rack in dry storage behind cooks line.

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21678981

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Monarch skipjack tuna fish dented on seam. 1-4lb. 2.5 oz. can. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-06-4

Detail 21678979

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser full of soap, but, battery dead and unable to dispense.

13-07-4

Detail 21678977

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

16-46-4

Detail 21678980

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on wire shelf in storage closet behind cooks line.

06-01-5

Detail 21678978

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen chicken breast in sink thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21009350

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and blade with debris buildup.

40-06-5

Detail 21009349

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cell phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21009347

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup.

21-12-4

Detail 21009348

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth under cart on cooks line not stored in sanitizer. Operator put in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

41-05-4

Detail 20538708

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Cutter bug spray on top of standup reach in cooler across from microwave. Operator removed spray from kitchen. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20538709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roast beef (44°F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (44°F - Cold Holding) in standup reach in cooler across from fryer. Operator moved food into walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20538707

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on top of microwave on cooks line. Operator moved phones. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20538706

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation