Bahia Bowls Downtown

2272 First Street Unit 101, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Bahia Bowls Downtown appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees(Gabriela Ferrara - expired as of 10/25/25. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

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. A copy was provided to the operator via email. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Establishment had test strips for quaternary solution but utilize chlorine.

16-32-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting plastic containers in prep area.

24-08-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahia Bowls Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahia Bowls Downtown on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bahia Bowls Downtown compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Bahia Bowls Downtown most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Bahia Bowls Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahia Bowls Downtown have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bahia Bowls Downtown 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 Bahia Bowls Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bahia Bowls Downtown is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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