BIMINI BAIT SHACK
17501 HARBOUR POINTE DR, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-360-2248
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chowder 131F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated chowder on stove to 165F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020040004 | Jul 2, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw seafood stored over ready to eat bottles of dressing. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator removed dressings.
No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on the importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink at side food prep station. Operator fixed dispenser.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the shaved ice bin at oyster bar.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Faucet loose at handwash sink in women's accessible bathroom.
Garbage on the ground behind outside walk in coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine between uses.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on having sanitizer bucket off of floor. Operator placed bucket on bottom shelving at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled container.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tomato. Operator removed bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw shrimp stored over sandwiches in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator switched containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 58F cold hold, cheddar cheese 60F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed Stuffed oysters 58F cold hold and clams 58F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near clean equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed tongs.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed cup.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pipes leaking from underneath building. Educated operator on importance of fixing pipes. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in downstairs chemical dry storage room. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw oysters stored underneath shelving in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Operator placed boxes off of floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen hot dogs thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Water leaking from pipe underneath dishwasher area/building. Educated operator on the importance of fixing. Note: Establishment has a work order in process place to fix.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on having sanitizer bucket off of floor. Operator fixed.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed oyster 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Observed sour cream 48F old hold, and coleslaw 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice. Observed chopped tomatoes 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed lid on tomatoes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical.
AC vent in women's restroom soiled with accumulated dust.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pipes leaking from underneath building. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix overnight.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in liquor storage room and dry storage room.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in beer walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knives.
Water leaking from pipe underneath dishwasher area/building. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix overnight.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat Cuban sandwiches. Operator switched containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chowder 131F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated chowder on stove to 165F
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed containers.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator fixed paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in beer walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor not washing hands before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of precooked ribs at cook line. Operator switched containers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cooking oil drainage machine. Operator removed machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's accessible bathroom hand wash sink.
Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink in main women's hand wash sink.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease substance. Cook line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from piping above downstairs beer walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving near clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of employee belongings. Operator removed backpacks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwash area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of precooked pork and rice not covered in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed container off of floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mahi mahi 51F cold hold, Swiss cheese 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice and put food grade bags of ice on top.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area.
No soap provided at handwash sink at end of bar nearest restrooms. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink nearest ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue cheese. Operator removed cup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated operator on having lids with straws.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat and purses stored on shelving near food items. Operation removed employee belongings. Observed employee medicine stored with food. Operator removed medicine.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of clams stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed clams on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine surface between uses.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
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