BONITA BEACH BALLOON BAR & GRILL
9070 BONITA BEACH RD SE · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); corn and beans (49F – Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F – Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); corn and beans (49F – Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F – Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected menus. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with a blue substance not properly labeled in dry storage area. **Warning**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door panel. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.