BACKWATER JACK'S
27598 MARINA POINT DR, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239-495-9009
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022032693 | May 19, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by dish racks.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee's bathroom. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed soap handwash sinks.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in dishwash area not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee bathroom. Operator replaced batteries.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dishwash area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at bar used by food employees. Educated operator on importance of having handwash sign.
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in back of restaurant outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall by dry storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator sent all glassware in kitchen dishwasher to be properly sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken in reduced oxygen packaging and packaged on site. Per operator stored over night.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzles soiled at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep area. Operator provided towels.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Fresh fish in reduced oxygen packaging on site Includes no approved process waiver.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in back of restaurant outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall by dry storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bar dishwasher chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and send all bar wares to the main dishwasher until repairs are completed.Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cases of ground beef were stored directly above whole muscle cuts of beef in the walk-in cooler. Chef directed employee to move to proper storage hierarchy.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of grill cleaner and stainless cleaner were stored directly above and adjacent to clean dishes in the dish room. Operator moved chemicals away from clean dishes.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to the chemical shelf in the back room was blocked by a sanitizer bucket in the sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator stated plan has been submitted for approval and is in process.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the dishwashing room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom (bathroom for food handlers).
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dishwashing room.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Observed Hawaiian black salt containing activated charcoal. Operator discarded product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At pizza station reach in cooler, observed accumulated mold like substance on door gaskets
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes at wait station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by clean equipment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's employee restroom.
Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink in back storage/wait station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tanks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cutting board.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Reach in cooler gaskets.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.