Bahama Breeze #3013

14701 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33912
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bahama Breeze #3013 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Bahama Breeze #3013 was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Bahama Breeze #3013's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 78F at handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
67
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of trading for some employees at time of inspection - Pablo, Hector, Giovanni, Melanie, Stephanie, Rob, Terrance, Barbara, Kayla.
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large drink mixing plastic bins in prep area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash bin nearby handwash sink for convenient use by walk-in cooler in prep area.
33-06-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles with standing water in side server station. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Shelf at entrance to bar walk-in cooler, 4 cans pineapple dented at seams. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area, approximately 7 small flying insects observed, landing on clean dishware. Operator sent all dishware back to dirty side and recleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in drink prep area, hanging on wall by entrance to outdoors bar. Discussed toxic nature of pesticide emitting test strips and removing during food prep, drink prep, or warewashing/storage.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath middle of cook line across from flat grill, cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella mix (48F - Cold Holding); compound butter (50F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 and a half hours per operator. See stop sale. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath middle of cook line across from flat grill, cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella mix (48F - Cold Holding); compound butter (50F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 and a half hours per operator. See stop sale. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both large ice machines at entrance to bar walk-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing left side dry storage room with liquor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In side service station, cracks and spaces between tiles, leading to standing water. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tubes under ear bar equipment outside and side service station under drink machines with mold like substance/slime. In ice machine area in kitchen, pipes and drains with slime/mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cook line middle broiler, reach-in cooler with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Damaged cove mold in left side dry storage room, also by mop sink and corner of dish room, ice machine area, alcohol walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink storage bins across from dish room. Operator separated the containers for proper drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip at hand washing sink behind main bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on stainless steel at soda nozzles at server station behind bar.
22-02-4
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in private womens bathroom wall.
36-08-4
86
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filled pitcher with water in Hand washing sink in front of grill kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth in kitchen line counter use to separate containers. Operator removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahama Breeze #3013 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahama Breeze #3013 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bahama Breeze #3013?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahama Breeze #3013.

How does Bahama Breeze #3013 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Bahama Breeze #3013 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Bahama Breeze #3013's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahama Breeze #3013 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bahama Breeze #3013 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bahama Breeze #3013 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Breeze #3013 is inspected around two times per year on average.