Bongo's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
Bongo's Bar & Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Bongo's Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Bongo's Bar & Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At connection by hand si k at Bob's Beach Bar
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at service well of Bongo's Bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-17-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Jumbo shrimp thawed shrimp (76 F - Cold Holding). Operator iced down shrimp and began to peel and de-vain and place into walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
70
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle ay Bob's Beach Bar and two in dish area. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-25-2025 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle used as use scoop behind main bar. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open drinks observed on counters of cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at. Bob's Beach Bar
31B-04-4
78
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hands and did not wash hands and change gloves before continuing to work with food. Discussed with employee and observed proper hand washing and a glove change **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one #10 can of Old Fashioned Baked Beans was found with a deeply dented rim/can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels and clams stored in reach in cooler above ready to eat pasta. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink at downstairs bar.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar have a build up inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor of downstairs walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage room, one #10 can of Old Fashioned Baked Beans was found with a deeply dented rim/can on can rack.
08B-20-4
39
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 46 oz can of clam juice with a severely dented rim/seam in dry storage area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave cooks line to drink a beverage then put in gloves without hand washing. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat broccoli in reach in cooler on sauté station. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added addition ice wells behind bar, mop sink, dish washing table and ice cream service station with dipper wells. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar area closest to ice cream station and one hanging from hand sink behind bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine located in server station near stairs. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 cylinder unsecured by air handler next to freight elevator, nine (9) unsecured CO2 cylinders downstairs by bib rack and two large CO2 tanks outside back door of bar area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, walkie talkie and sun glasses stored on small prep table with Sunkist fruit slicer. **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Mar 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four 4oz packages of tuna with a label bearing "remove from packaging prior to thawing" was observed in a thawed state on cooks line.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on kitchen cart not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to soda station in kitchen area unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Four 4oz packages of tuna with a label bearing "remove from packaging prior to thawing" was observed in a thawed state on cooks line
06-09-1
70
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bongo's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bongo's Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bongo's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bongo's Bar & Grill.
How does Bongo's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Bongo's Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Bongo's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bongo's Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bongo's Bar & Grill 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 Bongo's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bongo's Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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