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BAHIA BOWLS

3300 BONITA BEACH RD SW UNIT 122, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 2396765431

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607559
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a basket of smallwares sitting on the basin. Employee put the basket away.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Packages of Publix chicken are stored commingled with food for sale to the public in a reach-in cooler in the kitchen. Explained to employees that Employee Food must be segregated, clearly marked and stored below and away from food for sale to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Blender in the kitchen is in poor repair. The exterior casing is repaired with tape, rendering it no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by a basket in the basin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Spray bottles (2) containing toxic substance not labeled, located on the chemical shelf.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handler wearing a smart watch while handling cut lettuce.
Basic/13-07-4
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back inaccessible due to cleaning products in sink corrected on site
Intermediate/31A-09-4
only some employees have poof 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. Printed more forms for employees and reviewed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ingredients on bowl line. Operator removed. Corrected on site
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and earbuds stored on counter near Single Use cups. Corrected on site
Basic/40-06-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food in wf on rack less than 6 inches off floor. Container of nuts on floor in storage area. Corrected on site
Basic/08B-47-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use cups washed and reused for holding ingredients per operator.
Basic/25-32-4

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.