BONITA BAY CLUB BREEZEWAY
26681 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239 495 0200
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Printed poster for Operator during the visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024013908 | Jan 26, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
May 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (52F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (59F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); parm cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Mozzerella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding); brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (52F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (59F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); parm cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Mozzerella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding); brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Island Oasis mixes stored in hand sink. Operator removed to proper storage.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in server side station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage room. Operator secured tanks.
Food stored on floor. Mutiple cases of island oasis mix stored on floor in freezer and baked potatoes stored on ground in dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Employee handled cell phone then dirty plates going into dishwasher, then touched clean plates without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs placed over ancho paste in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Carolyn Plesa 1-31-2022 and Daniel Arruda 1-31-2022 along with others are expired.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks unsecured next to back in box storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic Containers wet nesting on dish rack.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of Island oasis mix stored on floor in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty surface stored on ice bin in bar.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour with handle touching food between cook line and dishwashing station.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored on wire shelving above buckets of soup in the walk-in cooler. Operator directed employee to rearrange for proper storage for food safety.
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. Printed poster for Operator during the visit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to Operator during the visit.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal beverages, bags and clothing stored with food and equipment in multiple areas. Discussed with Operator the importance of a designated area for personal item storage.
Sep 20, 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
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal bottled water on the cook line immediately next to food. Chef removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored in rock salt with the handle in the product. Chef removed.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw white fish in walk-in cooler. The chef moved the raw fish to other side of walk-in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. The chef placed paper towels at handwashing sink in prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not inverted on soup table as you walk in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from self cooker not cold holding but all items in reach-in cooler is on ice.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape used on ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink of Mountain Dew in stand up reach-in cooler in weigh station beside coffee maker.
Jan 26, 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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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stop Sale. Observed cheese sauce dated 01/02/24. Operator discarded cheese sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus 46F cold hold, coleslaw 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler at end of cook line near dishwash area and closed lid.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat and purse stored on tray above bananas.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray/pink-like substance on walk in cooler curtains.
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.