BAHAMA BREEZE #3013
14701 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 2394540234
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area, approximately 7 small flying insects observed, landing on clean dishware. Operator sent all dishware back to dirty side and recleaned and sanitized.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on back cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers for drinks in prep area. Operator separated to air dry.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by dishwashing area and ice machines damaged. Doors to walk-in cooler not sealed, gaskets coming off.
Main Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in center of main cook line 2 door reach-in cooler.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed chemical.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 78F at handwash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line. Operator discarded cloth.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of trading for some employees at time of inspection - Pablo, Hector, Giovanni, Melanie, Stephanie, Rob, Terrance, Barbara, Kayla.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large drink mixing plastic bins in prep area wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles with standing water in side server station.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash bin nearby handwash sink for convenient use by walk-in cooler in prep area.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing left side dry storage room with liquor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In side service station, cracks and spaces between tiles, leading to standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tubes under ear bar equipment outside and side service station under drink machines with mold like substance/slime. In ice machine area in kitchen, pipes and drains with slime/mold like substance.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Shelf at entrance to bar walk-in cooler, 4 cans pineapple dented at seams.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area, approximately 7 small flying insects observed, landing on clean dishware. Operator sent all dishware back to dirty side and recleaned and sanitized.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in drink prep area, hanging on wall by entrance to outdoors bar. Discussed toxic nature of pesticide emitting test strips and removing during food prep, drink prep, or warewashing/storage..
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath middle of cook line across from flat grill, cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella mix (48F - Cold Holding); compound butter (50F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 and a half hours per operator. See stop sale. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath middle of cook line across from flat grill, cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella mix (48F - Cold Holding); compound butter (50F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 and a half hours per operator. See stop sale. Operator discarded items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both large ice machines at entrance to bar walk-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing left side dry storage room with liquor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In side service station, cracks and spaces between tiles, leading to standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tubes under ear bar equipment outside and side service station under drink machines with mold like substance/slime. In ice machine area in kitchen, pipes and drains with slime/mold like substance.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Damaged cove mold in left side dry storage room, also by mop sink and corner of dish room, ice machine area, alcohol walk-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink storage bins across from dish room. Operator separated the containers for proper drying.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cook line middle broiler, reach-in cooler with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down gaskets.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip at hand washing sink behind main bar. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on stainless steel at soda nozzles at server station behind bar.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler for beer, in main bar, in side drink service station to left of dining room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, under pizza over and in expo line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in left side dining room drink service station.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Main walk-in cooler door in disrepair, hole next to door.
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.