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BACKWATER JACK'S

Food safety records indicate BACKWATER JACK'S in BONITA SPRINGS has 6 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

27598 Marina Point Drive
Florida, 34134
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13617645

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in back of restaurant outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: No sign observed. **Time Extended**

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10879766

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in back of restaurant outside. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dry storage room. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - 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 sent all glassware in kitchen dishwasher to be properly sanitized. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to proper storage. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken in reduced oxygen packaging and packaged on site. Per operator stored over night. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzles soiled at bar. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep area. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Fresh fish in reduced oxygen packaging on site Includes no approved process waiver. Warning

2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10704831

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Bar dishwasher chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and send all bar wares to the main dishwasher until repairs are completed.Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8777895

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom (bathroom for food handlers).
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dishwashing room.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cases of ground beef were stored directly above whole muscle cuts of beef in the walk-in cooler. Chef directed employee to move to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of grill cleaner and stainless cleaner were stored directly above and adjacent to clean dishes in the dish room. Operator moved chemicals away from clean dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to the chemical shelf in the back room was blocked by a sanitizer bucket in the sink.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator stated plan has been submitted for approval and is in process.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the dishwashing room.

6/21/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8607847

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At pizza station reach in cooler, observed accumulated mold like substance on door gaskets
  • 41-29-4:High Priority - Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Observed Hawaiian black salt containing activated charcoal. Operator discarded product.

2/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8376489

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tanks. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cutting board.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes at wait station.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by clean equipment.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's employee restroom.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink in back storage/wait station.