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BACKWATER JACK'S

27598 MARINA POINT DR · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3689930
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13617656
DBPR license4603617

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over veggie burger mix. Operator placed veggie burger in proper location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut watermelon 65F less than 4 hours. Operator placed cut melon in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by dish racks.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee's bathroom. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed soap handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in dishwash area not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee bathroom. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dishwash area.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at bar used by food employees. Educated operator on importance of having handwash sign. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
6 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.