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THE ROOKERY AT THE BROOKS

THE ROOKERY AT THE BROOKS in BONITA SPRINGS has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

Coconut Road
Florida, 34134
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13608163

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front bar. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Tanks not secured. **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar by dish washer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Spray bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10873438

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front bar. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site 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 Dishwasher (Temperature 135F); Dishwasher at bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at bar soiled with food debris, mold like substance. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar by dish washer. Warning

5/8/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10728662

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal water bottles, keys and backpack stored at prep tables and food shelves. Discussed designating a convenient storage area for employees.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at both hand sinks used by food employees at the bar and at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored with food on the cook line. Employee moved item to the medicine cabinet. Corrected On-Site

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8746826

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees preparing food wearing wrist watches.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Chef educated dish employee on proper storage during the inspection.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the dish area. Chef labeled bottle and educated employee. Corrected On-Site

6/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8688264

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/5/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8683336

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at the bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time extended. Part is on order. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No stop sales during this visit. **Time Extended**

5/29/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8604010

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at the bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish was stored under beef and ground beef in the cooler drawer under the grill Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Warning
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Improper hand-mixing. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm) Warning

2/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8363851

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Repeat violation from 3/15/24 Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler observed preparing food on the cook line with no hair restraint.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Four spatulas observed chipped with missing pieces.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one bottle containing purple liquid and one containing yellowish liquid unlabeled and stored at the large dish machine.