EAGLE'S NEST RESTAURANT
10880 STRINGFELLOW RD, Bokeelia FL 33922 · 239-558-5577
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. The operator placed can opener in dishwashing to be cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside pizza maker.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by empty container. The manager removed the empty container from handwashing 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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner removed open drinks from prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customer. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner discarded open drink.
Single-service articles improperly stored on prep table. The owner inverted plastic to go plates.
Nov 21, 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in pizza prep area. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sin in pizza prep station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates above prep table not protected. The manager placed plastic paper over plates for protection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The operator cleaned microwave during inspection.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hush puppies and French Fries. The operator moved raw hamburgers on bottom shelf under the ready to eat hush puppies and French Fries.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in pizza station.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin working without washing hands but placed gloves on prior to engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on washing hands prior to placing gloves on before engaging in food preparation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar used as a dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bar walk-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
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.