Bonita Bay Club Breezeway
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Bonita Bay Club Breezeway eight times, with records going back to 2022. Bonita Bay Club Breezeway was last inspected on Sep 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Bonita Springs restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone then dirty plates going into dishwasher, then touched clean plates without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs placed over ancho paste in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Carolyn Plesa 1-31-2022 and Daniel Arruda 1-31-2022 along with others are expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour with handle touching food between cook line and dishwashing station.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty surface stored on ice bin in bar.
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of Island oasis mix stored on floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks unsecured next to back in box storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic Containers wet nesting on dish rack.
24-08-4
52
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored on wire shelving above buckets of soup in the walk-in cooler. Operator directed employee to rearrange for proper storage for food safety. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
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. Printed poster for Operator during the visit. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to Operator during the visit. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal beverages, bags and clothing stored with food and equipment in multiple areas. Discussed with Operator the importance of a designated area for personal item storage.
40-01-4
70
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal bottled water on the cook line immediately next to food. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored in rock salt with the handle in the product. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw white fish in walk-in cooler. The chef moved the raw fish to other side of walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. The chef placed paper towels at handwashing sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not inverted on soup table as you walk in kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from self cooker not cold holding but all items in reach-in cooler is on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape used on ice machine.
14-71-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink of Mountain Dew in stand up reach-in cooler in weigh station beside coffee maker.
12B-13-4
43
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Observed 155F on plate surface. **Admin Complaint**
22-56-4
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus 46F cold hold, coleslaw 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler at end of cook line near dishwash area and closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stop Sale. Observed cheese sauce dated 01/02/24. Operator discarded cheese sauce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat and purse stored on tray above bananas. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray/pink-like substance on walk in cooler curtains. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line reach-in cooler far right near fryers, cooked shrimp salad (51F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding) for three hours. Cook line far left reach-in cooler near grill: ; raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator called technician and iced down foods for quick cooling. Technician arrived at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area, both handwash sinks used to store clean utensils.
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered in service station outside of kitchen. Boxes single service cups and lids on floor in side kitchen dry storage room. Boxes single service gloves stored under shelves in back dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated of dust.
23-03-4
70
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in prep area left of cook line soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator sent to dishwashing area for proper cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by front ice machine obstructed by cleaning equipment. Operator cleared equipment from sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line left. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Under shelving, boxes hot dog buns and ice cream mix stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured tanks in back storage room. This is a repeat violation from 5/19/2022 and 1/14/2022. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonita Bay Club Breezeway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonita Bay Club Breezeway on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonita Bay Club Breezeway?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bonita Bay Club Breezeway.
How does Bonita Bay Club Breezeway compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Bonita Bay Club Breezeway most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Bonita Bay Club Breezeway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonita Bay Club Breezeway have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bonita Bay Club Breezeway means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bonita Bay Club Breezeway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonita Bay Club Breezeway is inspected around three times per year on average.
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