EL NIDO – SOUTHFORK GRILLE
23161 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY #113 · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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. Observed chlorine solution not at proper strength to sanitize dishes, test strip reading at 0ppm. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind the bar in the far dining room. Operator filled holder. **Warning**
Basic 4
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing level not at minimum required solution strength to properly sanitize. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice in bin at bar. Operator removed scoop to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from the fryers on the cook line. Operator re hung sign that had fallen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.