BONGO'S BAR & GRILL
200 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.463.6181
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hands and did not wash hands and change gloves before continuing to work with food. Discussed with employee and observed proper hand washing and a glove change
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024051698 | Jul 29, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At connection by hand si k at Bob's Beach Bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at service well of Bongo's Bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-17-2025
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Jumbo shrimp thawed shrimp (76 F - Cold Holding). Operator iced down shrimp and began to peel and de-vain and place into walk in cooler
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle ay Bob's Beach Bar and two in dish area. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-25-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle used as use scoop behind main bar. Operator discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open drinks observed on counters of cooks line. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at. Bob's Beach Bar
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one #10 can of Old Fashioned Baked Beans was found with a deeply dented rim/can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels and clams stored in reach in cooler above ready to eat pasta. Operator moved food to proper storage
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hands and did not wash hands and change gloves before continuing to work with food. Discussed with employee and observed proper hand washing and a glove change
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar have a build up inside.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink at downstairs bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage room, one #10 can of Old Fashioned Baked Beans was found with a deeply dented rim/can on can rack.
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor of downstairs walk in freezer
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial drink inside dessert prep cooler. Operator discarded.
Jul 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added addition ice wells behind bar, mop sink, dish washing table and ice cream service station with dipper wells.
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 46 oz can of clam juice with a severely dented rim/seam in dry storage area.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave cooks line to drink a beverage then put in gloves without hand washing. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat broccoli in reach in cooler on sauté station. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added addition ice wells behind bar, mop sink, dish washing table and ice cream service station with dipper wells.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar area closest to ice cream station and one hanging from hand sink behind bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine located in server station near stairs.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 cylinder unsecured by air handler next to freight elevator, nine (9) unsecured CO2 cylinders downstairs by bib rack and two large CO2 tanks outside back door of bar area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, walkie talkie and sun glasses stored on small prep table with Sunkist fruit slicer.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four 4oz packages of tuna with a label bearing "remove from packaging prior to thawing" was observed in a thawed state on cooks line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on kitchen cart not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to soda station in kitchen area unsecured.
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. Four 4oz packages of tuna with a label bearing "remove from packaging prior to thawing" was observed in a thawed state on cooks line
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.