BIMINI BAIT SHACK
17501 HARBOUR POINTE DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat Cuban sandwiches. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chowder 131F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated chowder on stove to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator fixed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in beer walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 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.