BONITA BEACH BALLOON BAR & GRILL
9070 BONITA BEACH RD SE, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239.676.8178
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022022910 | Apr 7, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2020007241 | Jan 31, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn and beans (49F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn and beans (49F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected menus.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with a blue substance not properly labeled in dry storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door panel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef patties were stored above whole muscle cuts of steak in the refrigerated drawers under the grill. Cooks began rearranging the products during the visit.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense the soap that was present at the handwashing sink in the back room next to the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
Rear exterior door has a gap at each corner of the threshold that opens to the outside. This should be addressed to avoid pest ingress.
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Stand-up drink cooler in the back room observed heavily rusted and no longer easily cleanable.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pound of grouper thawed in the walk-in cooler in unopened packages.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (46F - Cold Holding); grouper (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated walk in cooler door had been open for a delivery. Freezer door was opened to assist in bringing temperature down. Operator called for service.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on the wall directly outside the back door.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided signs to Operator.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand-up drink cooler in the back room observed heavily rusted and no longer easily cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, observed on the server passbar in the kitchen.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottles (2) under the dish machine containing green toxic substance not labeled.
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the outside spigot.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes in pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - cooked (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); ribeye steaks (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy batter made from batter with egg (reconstituted) held at room temperature. Discussed need for cold holding of this product with the kitchen manager. Product was discarded during the visit. hush puppy batter (60F - sitting on countertop) TCS foods in the walk-in cooler held at improper temperature. Employee stated night staff turned off the compressor. tuna (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes in pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - cooked (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); ribeye steaks (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (51F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the outside spigot.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pieces of old food debris present on manual vegetable slicer, stored as clean in the prep area. Dish machine operator re-washed the dicer during the visit.
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 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. Repeat from 1-21-23.. Printed English and Spanish forms and provided to Operator today.
Spray bottle in the dish area containing green substance substance not labeled.
Female employee on the cook line wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food (wristwatch).
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.