Inspection Report

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AQUA SEAFOOD & STEAKS BONITA

27940 CROWN LAKE BLVD · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3451870
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8740897
DBPR license4607646

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A case of ground beef was stored directly on top of a case of whole muscle cuts of beef. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp at the server station was piled above the load line in the cold holding pan less than 4 hours. Operator removed top layers of product to the cooler. shrimp (60F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener blade had encrusted debris on the blade, as well as chopper stored as clean.

#13Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the sink by the soda rack. Chef repaired dispenser during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom for food handlers off the kitchen.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee bottled water on a food preparation table next to the ice machine.

#3Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on a trash can at the prep table next to the ice machine. An in-use ice cream scoop was stored on the lid of a large container of ice cream in the walk-in freezer.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in container of standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at the dipper well, which was not turned on. Operator removed container and stored the utensils under running water in the dipper well.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board next to the two ice machines.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Encrusted debris on the gaskets at the cook line fish station. Operator had employee clean the gasket during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed an electric leaf blower stored with clean juicers, choppers and pans.

#8Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holsters at both bars.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.