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BAHIA BOWLS

2522 SANTA BARBARA BLVD STE 302, Cape Coral FL 33914

Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607354
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No rest kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler front counter gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by container tops. The manager removed container tops from handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler front counter gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over storage rack
Basic/36-32-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed guat. sanitizer bucket on floor under handwashing sink behind front counter. The operator removed sanitizer bucket off floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. The owner will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in 3 compartment sink area.
Basic/36-17-5

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.