MARIA'S RESTAURANT
27080 OLD US 41 RD, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 4951868
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023043481 | Jun 13, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2020049761 | Sep 15, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $400 |
| 7--2019038279 | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $320 |
| 7--2015024270 | May 27, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | $920 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a cooler on the cook line there are two 6 ounce fillets of tilapia fully thawed inside commercial packaging that is marked remove from package and thaw under refrigeration. See stop sale.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory for the steaks on the menu which operator stated can be cooked to customer's requested temperature. Provided operator with a consumer advisory which was placed at the host stand.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the service area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen are soiled with accumulated grease.
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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. 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 a cooler on the cook line there are two 6 ounce fillets of tilapia fully thawed inside commercial packaging that is marked remove from package and thaw under refrigeration. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. The dishwasher continues to fill during operation and floods the floor. Operator is not using the dishwasher at this time.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed the employee cellphone.
Food stored on floor. There are cases of flour tortillas stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop at the bar with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on an oven door handle.
Plumbing system in disrepair. There is water leaking from the drain line of the triple sink in the kitchen.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jose R. Expired 3/2/2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked foods not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area and dish area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line grill.
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler: raw chicken was stored over sauces and egg wash was stored directly over cheese.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand washing soap was stored with clean pans under the prep table in the kitchen. On a prep table opposite the cook line, a pitcher containing blue cleaning liquid was stored with bins of seasoning. Paint was stored with tortillas in dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to a screen in the basin at the server station, and at the bar handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and at the handwash sink at the server silverware bar and the bar handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the cook area and at the small side bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No product in the walk-in cooler contained no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pump sprayer containing cleaning liquid not labeled, located in the dish washing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin was stored in the salt bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom at the side bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal bottled waters observed on tables with food throughout the back of the house.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
No handwashing sign provided at both hand sinks used by food employees opposite the cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered in the walk-in cooler.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored directly above ready to eat tamales and cooked potatoes.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at the bar obstructed by a dump sink screen in the basin. Handwashing sink in the prep area blocked by coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods and sauces prepared on site and stored in the walk in cooler observed with no date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, observed in containers of rice, flour and sugar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal, partially-consumed bottled water stored on the prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed female cook drinking from a bowl while working on the cook line.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in the walk-in cooler not covered and not in the cooling process.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored on top of packaged raw frozen fish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in interior roof of microwave oven.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.
Observed hot shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's accessible bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats and sauces in walk in cooler not date marked.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of fixing cove molding.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Stored food not covered. Observed precooked meats in walk in cooler not covered.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable behind food prep table near three compartment sink.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen Repeat 6/13/2023.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line equipment.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cooking under tent in front parking lot changed gloves and tasks, no handwash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line drop in cooler raw chicken over ready-to-eat ketchup. Walk-in cooler ready-to-eat cilantro touching raw beef, raw beef over ready-to-eat beef and sauces, raw beef over packaged beverages. Operator began rearr walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line drop in cooler cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Repeat 6/13/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well cooked pork (119F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (125F - Hot Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator turned up the unit.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Tent set up for cooking in front parking lot, no handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives in handwash sink main kitchen by triple sink. Container in hws in service station in dining room. Repeat 6/13/2023.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen Repeat 6/13/2023.
Dead roaches on premises.28 dead roaches in liquor storage room by office, under shelving and on stored dishware. 6 under dining room service station rightmost cabinet. 5 in mop/chemicals storage room in back of dining room. Employee immediately began cleaning and sanitizing areas. Repeat 6/13/2023.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line equipment.
Food being prepared outside in tent in front of parking lot..
Food stored on floor. Side storage room three pots oil on floor. Walk-in cooler bag onions on floor, cilantro touching floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees middle main kitchen handwash sink, men's restroom.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen. Repeat 12/8/2022
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back of kitchen.
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.