MALINCHE MEXICAN CUISINE
3250 BONITA BEACH RD SW STE 202, Bonita Beach FL 34134 · 239-301-2902
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in drink prep area and 10 in dishwashing area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023006191 | Jan 17, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken cutlet (49F); tamale with chicken (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken cutlet (49F); tamale with chicken (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved to proper storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training are not original certificates.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 0ppm. Operator called for service, and will discontinue use until fixed. Triple sink available.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw pork in Walk-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in Reach-in-cooler on cook line. Operator lowered volume of cheese in container and moved to other Reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. red salsa (125F - Hot Holding); green salsa (128F - Hot Holding) in warmer on cook line. Operator reheated items red salsa (167 - Hot Holding); green salsa (165 - Hot Holding). Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at end of cook line water turned off and drain disconnected. Operator has converted prep sink next to hand washing sink to a hand washing sink until repairs can be made.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, near dish washer and in bathroom.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training are not original certificates.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink at end of cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. Corrected on site
Dec 13, 2024Inspection 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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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: supply bucket was empty. Replaced with new chlorine bottle, primed machine and ran three times. Chlorine measured proper ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Equipment in poor repair: Storage shelving in the back hall rusted. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door on the cook line.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the ice machine interior deflector.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on cook line blocked by a plate in the basin. Sink at bar glass shelving blocked by a spray bottle in the basin.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the bar glasses shelving.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed heavy rust.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the dish area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled knife magnetic block near the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Storage shelving in the back area are severely rusted and no longer easily cleanable. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler nearest the front door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas. Flors should be kept dry to avoid attracting pests.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored on wire shelving directly above ready-to-eat sauces. Operator moved eggs to proper position.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink was blocked by a sheet pan of roasted peppers sitting on top of the basin.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the drink service area.
Spray bottles (2) located on a utility cart contained blue toxic substance and not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container with no handle stored in the corn flour bag.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the keg cooler.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks by dishwashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink service station with accumulation of dust.
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. Tuna in walk-in cooler has label, not removed from packed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area.
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in drink prep area and 10 in dishwashing area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink service area handwash sink blocked with rolling cart cleaning solution stored inside. Operator cleared the sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks by dishwashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink service station with accumulation of dust.
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. Tuna in walk-in cooler has label, not removed from packed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dishwashing area.
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.