EL NIDO - SOUTHFORK GRILLE
23161 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY #113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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8027 MEDITERRANEAN DR STE 107, COCONUT POINT SHOPS US 41TAMIAMI TRAIL
Estero, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed un lidded coffee cup above prep table on back prep line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in restrooms in main dining room area. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in ware washing area.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed salmon in reach in cooler above cooked ready to eat sauces and d vegetables. Operator moved salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dished drying in hand wash sink in ware washing station. Operator moved dishes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on side rack of ice machine not stored in a container.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand sink on the cookline. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sea bass not in running water sitting on speed rack thawing at ambient temperature/still frozen. Operator move fish to prep sink to run cold water m it. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans drying on hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the hand sink on the service pickup line. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice in bin at bar. Operator moved ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - 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
- 10-08-5:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - 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
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High 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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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 in ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up,of food debris on reach in door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed food debris on walk in cooler door handle. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Handwashing sign at hand wash sink sink across from fryer station on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink adjacent to fryer station. Emailed operator hand wash sign. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust buildup on them. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up,of food debris on reach in door handle. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage sitting in a prep sink on the back kitchen prep line. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in the back of the kitchen next to floor mixer. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers, reach in freezers, or walk in cooler. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Handwashing sign at hand wash sink sink across from fryer station on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up,of food debris on walk in cooler shelves. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 pounds raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); 8 pounds lamb rack (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds andouille sausage (53F-Cold Holding); 10 pounds lamb shank (52F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); 17 quarts heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds shredded pork (55F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 9 2 pound logs fresh mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); 20 pounds precooked mojo pork (53F - Cold Holding); 7 pounds sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds Spanish quesadilla chees (53F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds spreadable Brie (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds grated Parmesan (53F - Cold Holding); 1 pound whipped butter (53F - Cold Holding); 9 pounds cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 25 pounds sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 20 pounds raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); 8 pounds lamb rack (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds andouille sausage (53F-Cold Holding); 10 pounds lamb shank (52F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); 17 quarts heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds shredded pork (55F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 9 2 pound logs fresh mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); 20 pounds precooked mojo pork (53F - Cold Holding); 7 pounds sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds Spanish quesadilla chees (53F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds spreadable Brie (53F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds grated Parmesan (53F - Cold Holding); 1 pound whipped butter (53F - Cold Holding); 9 pounds cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); 25 pounds sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not dated by the last day served on tags. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).