BAHIA BOWLS DOWNTOWN
2272 FIRST STREET UNIT 101, Fort Myers FL 33901
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 3 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided Operator with Form.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019021875 | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. A copy was provided to the operator via email.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Establishment had test strips for quaternary solution but utilize chlorine.
Required employee training expired for some employees(Gabriela Ferrara - expired as of 10/25/25. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting plastic containers in prep area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by tray of clean dishes. Operator,over item for proper storage.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on both black reach in cooler/ reach in freezer units under table in prep area. Reach in freezer unit has ice buildup.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provided Operator with Form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of debris on ceiling vent behind walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored over food served to customers on wire rack behind walk in cooler. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawer where bags of tortillas are stored as having food debris.
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.