CHOPS CITY GRILL
8200 HEALTH CENTER BLVD STE 100 · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. A wet green and white striped Chix wiping cloth was used on top of cut greens at the salad station. Operator replaced Chix towel with deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese stuffed olives held in a garnish bin at room temperature at the bar, less than 4 hours held. Operator had bartender move to reach-in cooler. blue cheese stuffed olives (60F) **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In a storage room. Cans of butane, soap, and a shelf of cleaning chemicals were all stored directly above boxes of food handler gloves, plastic film food wrap and clean linens (table cloths and napkins). Operator rearranged the shelving during the visit to properly store all chemicals away from food contact items and clean linens. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the dishwasher was blocked by a wheeled cart. Operator moved cart away from the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by the back door. Operator had machine cleaned during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. A stack of clean tall Cambro containers was stored directly on the floor next to the beer cooler door. Operator moved up off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone was sitting on the cut board at the dessert station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female cook was wearing a wristwatch while preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Employee donned a hat during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Clean dish shelving is heavily rusted and has been lined with plastic food wrap.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A jug of white wine and a jug of cooking oil were stored on the floor on the cook line. Operator moved both items up off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in the flour and sugar bins were stored with the handle touching the product. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.