Bahia Bowls at the Forum
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
78
Score
Bahia Bowls at the Forum has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Bahia Bowls at the Forum's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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**
12A-07-5
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.
22-20-5
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**
06-01-5
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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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**
24-08-4
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**
13-07-4
90
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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**
12A-07-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under prep table by front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
13-07-4
52
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in unisex bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
82
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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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**
11-26-1
90
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under wooden cabinet with coffee machine on top. Operator threw away can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel bowls wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen strawberries stored on floor of reach in freezer . Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell no flowing water over in use utensils behind counter. Operator turned on water with sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed rubber spatula's facing food contact surface up in dish area in container on stainless steel shelf across from three compartment sink. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
52
Oct 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahia Bowls at the Forum last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahia Bowls at the Forum on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahia Bowls at the Forum?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahia Bowls at the Forum.
How does Bahia Bowls at the Forum compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Bahia Bowls at the Forum most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Bahia Bowls at the Forum's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahia Bowls at the Forum have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bahia Bowls at the Forum means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bahia Bowls at the Forum inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahia Bowls at the Forum is inspected around three times per year on average.
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