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GOLF CLUB OF THE EVERGLADES

8835 VANDERBILT BCH RD · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34120

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3364650
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383910
DBPR license2102534

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6-pound can of Garbanzo Beans in dry storage with a severely dented rim. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the dishwasher handling soiled dishes and then handling clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed sugar in a small plastic container on a shelf in the prep area that contained approximately four (4) small crawling insects. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed an open platter of pastries available for self-service at the breakfast buffet. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed sugar in a small plastic container on a shelf in the prep area that contained approximately four (4) small crawling insects. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Two bottles of vitamin supplements observed stored on a shelf in the kitchen with sugar, clean plates, sauce bottle and liquid butter alternative. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate16-62-1

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

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-05-5

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**

Warning
#19Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples available for self-service on the breakfast bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small ramekin stored inside a plastic container of sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on freezer door handle on the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed one 6-pound can of Garbanzo Beans in dry storage with a severely dented rim. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee was preparing food wearing a wristwatch. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Inspector educated cook on proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic24-17-4

Basic – Observed employee at the dishwasher drying sheet pans with a towel prior to storing on the clean dish rack. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Observed numerous employee drinks stored on food preparation and clean utensil storage areas. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed small beef filets thawing at room temperature on the drainboard of the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.