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FISH HOUSE REST (THE)

4685 BONITA BCH RD · BONITA SPRINGS · Collier County · FL 34134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3570219
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10722202
DBPR license2102017

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef patties were stored on a baker rack directly above raw tuna, located in the outside walk-in cooler.

#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the outside walk-in cooler, observed the following packages of fish fully thawed in unopened packages: 17 packages of tuna 22 packages of mahi 48 packages of salmon

Stop Sale
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Windex was stored on wire shelving directly above single-use to go containers at the bar.

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink in the dishwasher area used for purposes other than handwashing, as evidenced by ice cubes in the basin. Handwash sink at the back entrance to the outside bar also contained ice cubes in the basin.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled, stored on the floor to the left of the prep sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: Observed plastic ramekin stored in the machine and cheese in the steam table. Observed plastic ramekin stored in the diced tomatoes in the walk-in cooler near the cook line. Observed a metal pan stored in the bucket of breading flour.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the dishwashing area. Seams have come loose allowing 3" gaps open into the area above the ceiling.

#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tray clean plates on the cook line stored on top of a trash can. Cooks removed to clean and proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the outside walk-in cooler, observed the following packages of fish fully thawed in unopened packages: 17 packages of tuna 22 packages of mahi 48 packages of salmon See stop sale

Stop Sale
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink tumbler and personal apple stored on top of the board at the salad make table

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee wearing green tshirt and one with gray tshirt with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Both cooks donned hairnets during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks observed wearing wristwatches working on the cook line.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Tub of breading flour and tub of all-purpose flour stored in unmarked containers.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of frozen mussels were observed thawing at room temperature in the dish area. Employee moved case to the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the outside bar.

#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of breading flour and all-purpose flour not labeled as to the contents.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.