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9174 BONITA BEACH RD #100, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239-992-9333

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604977
Grade history
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live, large roach on a glue board under the bag-in-box.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024021036Apr 9, 2024May 9, 2024$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance throughout dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted at top of the ice machine. Operator stored ice buckets inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near coffee station. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked peppers and onion marked 8/16/2025 in reach in cooler on prep line near dishwashing area, today is 8/27/2025. Operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked peppers and onion marked 8/16/2025 in reach in cooler on prep line near dishwashing area, today is 8/27/2025. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle cook line steam well, cooked pork sausage (123F - Hot Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator placed sausages back on grill for rapid reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by mop sink outside.
High priority/29-34-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) observed in dish area. Employee replaced solution in new bucket 350ppm quaternary.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered. Server side station. Operator covered filters.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler and dish area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Squeeze bottle containing bleach mixture/substance not labeled. Kitchen Manager labeled the bottle during the visit.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware in caddies for final dishwasher pass were stored with food-contact end up. Explained to Kitchen Manager the importance of storing in a manner that prevents hand contact with the food-contact end. He explained this to the dishwasher.
Basic/24-18-4
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut strawberries in the walk-in cooler were stored in the original, single-use packaging which is not intended for re-use. Strawberries arrive whole at this location. Berries were cut and re-stored in the original packages.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the interior deflector of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut strawberries in the walk-in cooler were stored in the original, single-use packaging which is not intended for re-use. Strawberries arrive whole at this location. Berries were cut and re-stored in the original packages.
Basic/08B-19-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop observed stored in a large container of apple compote in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/10-01-5
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by a pan and towel sitting on the basin. Handwashing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pitcher in the basin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in the prep area had ice in the basin, indicating use as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal cup of coffee in the server area on a shelf next to clean plates.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server eating at the server station, next to the soda machine, condiments, and clean dishes.
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, speaker and personal bottled water on a shelf above the prep table next to food.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing food on the cook line was wearing a bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut strawberries were stored in the walk-in cooler in the original containers, which are only intended for a single-use and cannot be properly washed and sanitized.
Basic/08B-19-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop stored inside a container of cooked apples in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/10-06-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the back room.
Basic/42-01-4
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in upright cooler in the back observed to have heavy dust build-up on the fan guards.
Basic/23-03-4
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by a tray sitting on the basin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the basin of the handwash sink next to the oatmeal and grits, indicating sink was used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic ramekin stored in a container of mayonnaise in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in the back area 2-door upright cooler observed to have heavy dust build-up which can contaminate food.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 10, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live, large roach on a glue board under the bag-in-box.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings in back corner in dry storage, 3 droppings behind bag-in-box rack.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed hash browns and batters held by Time as a Public Health Control with no time marking.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door propped open with a towel.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon was stored on top of ready to eat deli meats in the walk-in cooler. Box of salmon moved to proper location for food safety during the visit.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking (pooled eggs, shell eggs, pancake batter, hash browns). Operator stated all products had been in service less than four hours.
High priority/03F-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, specifically on the interior deflector
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in a box stored on top of sliced, cooked ham in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw sausage stored directly above raw bacon in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Observed slicer and dicer blades stored as clean containing encrusted food debris. Employee took items to the dish area to be cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, stored on a shelf near the back door.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Observed slicer and dicer, clean sheet pans and lettuce spinner stored on a wet solid shelf that contained food debris.
Basic/24-06-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee on the cook line using a soiled wiping cloth to wipe drips off of customer plates while plating food.
Basic/21-10-4

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.