BONITA FISH COMPANY
702 FISHERMAN'S WHARF, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coconut shrimp prepared day prior coconut rice (64 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler on expo line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coconut shrimp prepared day prior coconut rice (64 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler on expo line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coconut shrimp prepared day prior coconut rice (64 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler on expo line.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all oyster tags retained for the 90 days are dated either last date served.
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Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Build up of debris inside ice tea dispenser nozzle.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar service well
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 00ppm); Operator replaced empty chlorine container to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hopper of orange juice squeezer has a build of food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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 operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131 and it was posted during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf in dish room with clean food containers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice machine.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat sausage and diced tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand hand sink, operator restocked
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Six (6) unsecured CO2 cylinders under stairs in back prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line has food buildup. Operator began cleaning during inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room
Jun 27, 2024Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeding 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line coleslaw (49 F - Cold Holding), per operator, make table cover had been open for past hour during service. Operator placed ice in food to rapidly chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeding 500ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits for Sink n Surface sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at back prep area hand sink.
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were signed by all employees at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand sink. Operator refilled soap dispenser
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. Open container of tea on prep table ext to tortilla chips.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored in reach in cooks drawer above raw fish. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, five pounds of Mahi Mahi thaw was thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer at three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. In walk in cooler, five pounds of Mahi Mahi thaw was thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
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