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BONEFISH GRILL

14261 S TAMIAMI TR #1, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239.489.1240

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats206
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605677
Grade history
NOV 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 12 in front corner dry storage of cook line. 8 on bottles liquor, shelves with glasses bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. At bar observed Black Sea salt with activated charcoal observed.
High priority/01B-03-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at bar cutting watermelon with bracelet, watch on wrists. Spoke with manager regarding
Basic/13-07-4
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 12 in front corner dry storage of cook line. 8 on bottles liquor, shelves with glasses bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handles missing on front bar area handwash sink. Operator began replacing at time of inspection.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in drink service area.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In middle kitchen 2 door reach-in cooler, raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator moved to bottom shelf for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under bar area handwash sink next to food and drink mixes. Operator separated.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle, far end of bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable - boards on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered over coffee station. Operator placed in bag.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean dishware/utensils. Bar glasses appear visibly soiled hanging in bar area. Operator began removing for cleaning and sanitizing.
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Salmon in walk-in cooler thawing in package bearing a label to remove before thawing. Salmon was still mostly frozen so no stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board not easily cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over cooked ready-to-eat seafood in pantry station tall reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw tuna to lower shelf for proper food storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On cook line next to foods, in other buckets in kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner sanitizer - 1130 ppm DDBSA and 3010 ppm lactic acid).
High priority/41-15-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method - raw fish in reach-in cooler at entrance to cooked line densely packed, in plastic, ambient cooling for three hours. Operator separated to spread thin and added ice bags to encourage proper cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at entrance to bar soiled, cleaned properly by operator during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in dry storage.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping condensation in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-36-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By ice cream on line, utensils in standing water 111F.
Basic/10-07-4
Stored food not covered. Ice for drinks in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen, 20 in dry storage racks with boxes near cook line, 10 in dishwashing area, 5 in front line above pass thru window. 15 at entrance to bar front of hours, on walls by liquor and glass storage.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - ice in handwash sink at bar entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line, in dry storage corner under racks at far end cook line.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 2 on cook line next to or over food, both moved to proper storage.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 1400 COLONIAL BLVD #35, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing at mop sink. Repeat from 08-28-2023
Basic/36-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line. Repeat from 08-28-2023
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding damaged at mop sink. Repeat from 03-23-2023
Basic/36-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.on cooks line. Repeat from 03-23-2023
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation

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.