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BAHIA BOWLS AT THE FORUM

BAHIA BOWLS AT THE FORUM maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9390 DYNASTY DR UNIT 102

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884925

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked chicken thawing in prep sink at room temperature, no water running over product. Operator turned on cold water to run over product. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come out of kitchen put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722428

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bulk brown sugar. Operator removed from sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer back prep area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf above three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 6/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650430

  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food by front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647116

  • 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 employee cell phone on counter by blenders across from three compartment sink. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food by front counter. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking orders at register, handling money, then put on gloves to initiate a task with food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator states they were trained, but, cannot locate certificates. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under prep table by front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344682

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed on wall by front counter. License is listed as current in inspection application.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in unisex bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8287704

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Could not locate Employee Reporting form during callback. **Time Extended**