IGUANA MIA
28051 S TAMIAMI TRL, Bonita Spgs FL 34135 · 239-275-6339
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area. Ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair above dish machine and in prep area of kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
May 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator sending all glassware to kitchen dishwasher to be properly sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area. Ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair above dish machine and in prep area of kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of jalapeños and one can of crushed tomatoes with severely dented rims.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A few ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of carburetor cleaner stored on a wire shelf directly above food portion bags. Spray bottles of cleaner were on a shelf with food handler open boxes of gloves and foil wrap. Operator moved chemicals away from both locations.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of aerosol insecticide was stored on a lower shelf next to ice cream shells
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in bucket next to the stove measured in excess of 200 ppm due-to improper hand mixing. Employee emptied bucket and remixed to proper ppm. (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed an immersion blender in the handwashing sink by the office. Inspector educated employee that handwashing sinks can not be used for any other purpose.
No soap provided at handwash sink between the stove and dish area. Soap was refilled during the visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing above the dishwasher. Another tile above Lexan containers in the dish room is damaged, allowing insulation to be exposed.
Clean pans in the dish area stored on plastic shelving that had heavy build-up.
Cutting boards (2) have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets observed on both doors of the reach-in cooler next to the steam table.
Food stored on floor. A bucket of margarita mix was stored on the floor near the beer cooler.
Ice scoop at the soda dispenser at the central server station next to coffee and tea brewers was stored in a soiled holster. Interior of the holster contained a black mold-like substance.
Opened employee beverage container (Gatorade) in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Ryobi batteries stored on prep table next to the handwashing sink.
Stored food not covered. Churros were uncovered in the chest freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken breasts and bagged ingredients were thawing under running water but not submerged at the three compartment sink. Educated Manager on Duty about proper emergency thaw procedures.
Utensils in poor condition. Three small cast iron skillets observed cracked and no longer easily cleanable.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. In the walk-in cooler, observed reduced oxygen packaged foods held longer than 7 days: Picante Sauce dated 9-23-24.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken thawing submerged in water with the faucet barely running/dripping. Operator increased water velocity.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. In the walk-in cooler, observed reduced oxygen packaged foods held longer than 7 days: Picante Sauce dated 9-23-24.
Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Cooler and freezer used to store several ingredients (meats and sauces and salsas) in reduced oxygen packaging with no continuous electronic monitoring system.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink was stored next to clean dishes in the dish area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the grills.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: Holster for soda gun at the bar was soiled with slimy build-up. Front plate of the beer taps was soiled with slimy and black build-up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken thawing submerged in water with the faucet barely running/dripping. Operator increased water velocity.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. Observed ROP Fresca and Picante sauces, packaged off-site, dated 4-1-24 and stored in the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Black trash bags were used to store cut onions.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser was stored in contact with glassware on a shelf at the bar.
Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. ROP food is stored in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer with no continuous monitoring system.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 boards with heavy scoring in the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Metal overhead glass racks at the bar had flaking paint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink near the grill used by food employees. Operator posted sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy black and pink build-up around the beer taps and on the seams of the housing around the taps.
Jan 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging. Product is prepared at an off-site commissary which is owned and licensed by the same operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with heavy scoring and no longer easily cleanable. Operator stated new boards are on order. Old boards were removed from the prep area.
Metal ceiling in dining room observed heavily soiled with a thick accumulation of dust and debris. Owner stated the ceiling has a spray on insulation. However, hanging dust and debris could be observed moving with the air current from the ceiling fans.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator stated the kitchen manager would scrape all labels off of all containers after lunch.
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in a bucket in the prep area measured in excess of 200 ppm. Operator directed employee to re-mix all buckets. Solution re-tested at 100 pm.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging. Product is prepared at an off-site commissary which is owned and licensed by the same operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with heavy scoring and no longer easily cleanable. Operator stated new boards are on order. Old boards were removed from the prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed duct tape in top of make table securing the insulation.
Metal ceiling in dining room observed heavily soiled with a thick accumulation of dust and debris. Owner stated the ceiling has a spray on insulation. However, hanging dust and debris could be observed moving with the air current from the ceiling fans.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign on the wall during the visit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator stated the kitchen manager would scrape all labels off of all containers after lunch.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of "to go" container stored directly on the floor in the outdoor (enclosed) storage area. Operator directed employee to place crates underneath to raise off of the floor during the visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
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