MARIA'S RESTAURANT
27080 OLD US 41 RD · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a cooler on the cook line there are two 6 ounce fillets of tilapia fully thawed inside commercial packaging that is marked remove from package and thaw under refrigeration. See stop sale.
Intermediate 2
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory for the steaks on the menu which operator stated can be cooked to customer's requested temperature. Provided operator with a consumer advisory which was placed at the host stand. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the service area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen are soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – 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. 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 a cooler on the cook line there are two 6 ounce fillets of tilapia fully thawed inside commercial packaging that is marked remove from package and thaw under refrigeration. See stop sale.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The dishwasher continues to fill during operation and floods the floor. Operator is not using the dishwasher at this time.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed the employee cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. There are cases of flour tortillas stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop at the bar with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on an oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. There is water leaking from the drain line of the triple sink in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:57 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.