BONITO BISTRO
4450 BONITA BEACH RD SW STE 10, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239-691-1915
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23. Operator renewed license during the visit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw ahi tuna not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected all menus.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with light yellow substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Operator secured tank during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tank behind the bar not adequately secured. Operator secured tank during the visit.
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. Package of tuna in walk-in cooler was thawing and not cut open. Product was still partially frozen. Advised Operator to cut open and remove from package prior to thaw. Tuna was removed from packaging and placed back in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Operator changed supply bucket, primed machine and re-ran at proper ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Educated chef about keeping tags with original container until last piece served. Chef returned tag to the container of mussels.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/. Replaced pizza oven with Vulcan range and oven. Operator is in process of submitting revised plans to Plan Review.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23. Operator renewed license during the visit.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.