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9144 BONITA BEACH RD SE · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689932
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13617658
DBPR license4605186

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pieces of 8 ounce grouper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F – Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (52F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); stuffed fish (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (52F – Cold Holding) held overnight in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F – Cold Holding); cooked prime rib (52F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); stuffed fish (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (52F – Cold Holding) held overnight in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic06-09-1

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. Observed 2 pieces of 8 ounce grouper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door in disrepair. Door panel cracked and torn. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.