MARISCOS BAHIAS
3651 EVANS AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. Ran dishmachine 3 times 0ppm. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washing dishes with gloves, removed and placed gloves on for food prep. Alerted operator and educated on proper glove usage and handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut watermelon (53F – Cold Holding) at prep table near cook line. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Observed shredded chicken (52F – Cold Holding) in kitchen prep area, operator states has been out less than 2 hours and placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (124F – Hot Holding)on cook line. Operator placed container back onto the grill for reheat to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator and employees signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles on reach in cooler across from stove melted and not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. While running dishmachine, water backed up onto floor. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole fish and cooked octopus thawing(still frozen solid) at prep table in open air, educated operator on proper thawing methods, operator relocated to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed spots in kitchen prep and dishwashing area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:00 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.