BONITA BEACH BALLOON BAR & GRILL
9070 Bonita Beach Road Southeast
Florida, 34135
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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27891 CROWN LAKE BLVD
Bonita Springs, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Rear exterior door has a gap at each corner of the threshold that opens to the outside. This should be addressed to avoid pest ingress.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense the soap that was present at the handwashing sink in the back room next to the ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand-up drink cooler in the back room observed heavily rusted and no longer easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Unit has been repaired **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand-up drink cooler in the back room observed heavily rusted and no longer easily cleanable. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, observed on the server passbar in the kitchen. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pound of grouper thawed in the walk-in cooler in unopened packages. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (46F - Cold Holding); grouper (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated walk in cooler door had been open for a delivery. Freezer door was opened to assist in bringing temperature down. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on the wall directly outside the back door. Warning
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided signs to Operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottles (2) under the dish machine containing green toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the outside spigot. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Female employee on the cook line wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food (wristwatch). Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes in pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - cooked (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); ribeye steaks (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (51F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy batter made from batter with egg (reconstituted) held at room temperature. Discussed need for cold holding of this product with the kitchen manager. Product was discarded during the visit. hush puppy batter (60F - sitting on countertop) TCS foods in the walk-in cooler held at improper temperature. Employee stated night staff turned off the compressor. tuna (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes in pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - cooked (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); ribeye steaks (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (51F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the outside spigot. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pieces of old food debris present on manual vegetable slicer, stored as clean in the prep area. Dish machine operator re-washed the dicer during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat from 1-21-23. . Printed English and Spanish forms and provided to Operator today. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle in the dish area containing green substance substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).