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BAHIA BOWLS AT THE FORUM

9390 DYNASTY DR UNIT 102, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-645-7444

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats9
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607645
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked chicken thawing in prep sink at room temperature, no water running over product. Operator turned on cold water to run over product.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide spray can next to hot water heater.
High priority/41-05-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Aimee Jofre food handler training expired 3 weeks ago. AAA food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come out of kitchen put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked chicken thawing in prep sink at room temperature, no water running over product. Operator turned on cold water to run over product.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bulk brown sugar. Operator removed from sugar.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer back prep area.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf above three compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food by front counter.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking orders at register, handling money, then put on gloves to initiate a task with food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator states they were trained, but, cannot locate certificates.
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under prep table by front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter by blenders across from three compartment sink.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food by front counter.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Oct 13, 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
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in unisex bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed on wall by front counter. License is listed as current in inspection application.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jul 5, 2023 · Could not locate Employee Reporting form during callback. Time Extended

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.