Inspection Report

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BIMINI BAIT SHACK

17501 HARBOUR POINTE DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3504747
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896511
DBPR license4606788

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate11 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

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed oyster 45F cold hold less than 4 hours . Operator turned down reach in cooler. Observed sour cream 48F old hold, and coleslaw 44F cold hold less than 4 hours . Operator double panned foods with ice. Observed chopped tomatoes 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed lid on tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – AC vent in women's restroom soiled with accumulated dust.

#2Basic06-09-1

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. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pipes leaking from underneath building. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix overnight. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in liquor storage room and dry storage room.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in beer walk in cooler.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath dishwasher area/building. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix overnight. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.