FISH HOUSE OF BONITA SPRINGS
4685 BONITA BCH RD, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · (239)495-5770
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026013271 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2017024953 | Apr 24, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $800 |
| 7--2016036262 | Jul 8, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator started using kitchen dish-machine for sanitizing.
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator started using kitchen dish-machine for sanitizing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler at cook line; raw oyster no shell(61F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (44F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored on reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer near cook line; cooked beans (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked beans stored on steamer for 3 hours. Operator increased steamer temperature to max.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knives storage soiled with rust. Operator removed all knives for sanitation.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler 15 five gallon buckets of ice stored in reused empty chemical buckets.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler 15 five gallon buckets of ice stored in reused empty chemical buckets. Inside walk in cooler at the market prep room was 30 - 8 oz portions of Black Grouper and the case was clearly labeled to remove from package prior to thawing; 65 - 4 oz portions of ahi tuna in packaging clearly labeled to remove prior to thawing and 15 - 8 oz portions of salmon in packaging clearly labeled to remove prior to thawing. All fish was till under reduced oxygen packaging and completely thawed. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-11-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small Bain Marie - yellow rice (117 F - Hot Holding); chili (119 F - Hot Holding) per operator food was hot holding for 90 minutes. Operator reheated to: chili (149 F - Reheating); yellow rice (151 F - Reheating)
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the market prep room
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. Inside walk in cooler at the market prep room was 30 - 8 oz portions of Black Grouper and the case was clearly labeled to remove from package prior to thawing; 65 - 4 oz portions of ahi tuna in packaging clearly labeled to remove prior to thawing and 15 - 8 oz portions of salmon in packaging clearly labeled to remove prior to thawing. All fish was till under reduced oxygen packaging and completely thawed. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-11-2025
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in the market employee bathroom.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area has unsealed concrete floor. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-11-2025
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves on expo line using cell phone then delivering clean plates to table. Spoke to operator regarding proper hand washing procedures.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observered 8 pieces of 6oz salmon with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance in a Windex bottle.
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. Observered 8 pieces of 6oz salmon with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom in back area by dish machine.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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 was stored directly over raw salmon and snapper and raw shell eggs were stored directly above jugs of dressings snd cut lettuce in the inside/center walk-in cooler. Manager moved all proteins to proper storage hierarchy for food safety.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook employee use the hand sink by the salad station to dump liquid from a pan into the sink.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the lid during the visit.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 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 patties were stored on a baker rack directly above raw tuna, located in the outside walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the outside walk-in cooler, observed the following packages of fish fully thawed in unopened packages: 17 packages of tuna 22 packages of mahi 48 packages of salmon
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Windex was stored on wire shelving directly above single-use to go containers at the bar.
Handwash sink in the dishwasher area used for purposes other than handwashing, as evidenced by ice cubes in the basin. Handwash sink at the back entrance to the outside bar also contained ice cubes in the basin.
Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled, stored on the floor to the left of the prep sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: Observed plastic ramekin stored in the machine and cheese in the steam table. Observed plastic ramekin stored in the diced tomatoes in the walk-in cooler near the cook line. Observed a metal pan stored in the bucket of breading flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the dishwashing area. Seams have come loose allowing 3" gaps open into the area above the ceiling.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tray clean plates on the cook line stored on top of a trash can. Cooks removed to clean and proper storage
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 the outside walk-in cooler, observed the following packages of fish fully thawed in unopened packages: 17 packages of tuna 22 packages of mahi 48 packages of salmon See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink tumbler and personal apple stored on top of the board at the salad make table
Employee wearing green tshirt and one with gray tshirt with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Both cooks donned hairnets during the visit.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks observed wearing wristwatches working on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Tub of breading flour and tub of all-purpose flour stored in unmarked containers.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of frozen mussels were observed thawing at room temperature in the dish area. Employee moved case to the walk-in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the outside bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of breading flour and all-purpose flour not labeled as to the contents.
Aug 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 bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Provided operator with written procedures.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dressing. Operator removed cup.
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-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen seaweed salad and precooked frozen lobster thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line. Operator discarded cloth.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage, kitchen areas.
Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable in bar, kitchen or dry storage areas.
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