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MARISCOS BAHIAS

Health inspection records show MARISCOS BAHIAS in FORT MYERS has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

3651 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13655376

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles on reach in cooler across from stove melted and not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed spots in kitchen prep and dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13525533

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles on reach in cooler across from stove melted and not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. While running dishmachine, water backed up onto floor. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole fish and cooked octopus thawing(still frozen solid) at prep table in open air, educated operator on proper thawing methods, operator relocated to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed spots in kitchen prep and dishwashing area. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dishmachine 3 times 0ppm. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washing dishes with gloves, removed and placed gloves on for food prep. Alerted operator and educated on proper glove usage and handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut watermelon (53F - Cold Holding) at prep table near cook line. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Observed shredded chicken (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen prep area, operator states has been out less than 2 hours and placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (124F - Hot Holding)on cook line. Operator placed container back onto the grill for reheat to proper temperature. **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. Operator and employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10874290

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in flour used as scoop.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth covering tortilla dough in reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper usage, operator covered with plastic lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler next to ready to eat salsa.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler at front prep station is torn. Observed handles on reach in cooler across from stove melted and not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in prep area near exit door.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving spoons stored with the food contact surface up on cook line.
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked. Operator unlocked door. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in direct contact with nonfood-grade bags. Educated operator on proper storage.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked octopus in reach in cooler across from stove. Observed operator move items. Observed raw shell eggs and raw tilapia stored over ready to eat salsa and milk. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on date marking last date.
  • 02A-01-5: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. Observed no raw oyster consumer advisory. Printed out advisory for operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid.

2/20/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8880037

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles cases stored on floor at kitchen.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in cooler in disrepair, not in use. Operator waiting for service.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time thawing in reach-in cooler without removing from package, still frozen. Operator removed frozen fish from package and placed it in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at prep area; Raw shell eggs and raw pork stored over chips. Operator removed raw shell eggs and raw pork to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Per operator milk gallon open 3 days before inspection and not labeled. Operator labeled milk gallon. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/4/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8871853

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