BAHIA BOWLS COOPER CITY
9600 STIRLING RD STE 101, Cooper City FL 33024
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
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JAN 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution chlorine tested 100ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for triple sink or sanitizer bucket
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed proof of employee health policy agreement missing for some employees.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in back flip top cooler lettuce container. Operator removed container
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back flip top cooler soiled with food debris
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dario Cabrera 8-27-2020 ServSafe
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty sanitizer buckets in hand sink in back prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk ingredient containers on dry storage shelf. Employee removed all.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front counter hand sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored head side down in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of whey powder missing label. Employee added label.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Front counter employee has signed reporting agreement but has not completed a food handler course.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter. Employee labeled as Fabuloso.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at front counter hand wash sink. Sign printed and posted during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil at back fliptop unit not labeled.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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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Employee moved garbage can, tied shoe laces and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Told operator to wash hands. Operator washed hands
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils at front counter. Informed manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance( cleaner) not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled cleaner.
Ice buildup on the left side of cooling equipment in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary at front counter. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary.
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.