Bonita Beach Tavern

4365 Bonita Beach Rd Ste 120, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bonita Beach Tavern appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Bonita Springs average 80, so Bonita Beach Tavern is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: No employees hired for over 60 days. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Scoop in ice **Time Extended**

10-08-5

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: No certified food manager for this establishment. **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: No food handler training in place. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Nov 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 to Operator **Corrected On-Site**

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. Printed copies (2) for Operator who signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 30 seats in the establishment. Provided Operator with Seating Change Evaluation Form

51-09-4

Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Ashtrays in place throughout the establishment. Customers are actively smoking. Discussed Florida regulations with Operator.

54-01-5

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered into bar area to serve customer and opened car of beer, no handwash. Employee scooping ice no handwash. Discussed with employee proper handwashing techniques, operator washed hands properly before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided chlorine test strips, operator has set up triple sink with quaternary, no quaternary test kit provided.

16-32-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured by back door of establishment.

51-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed sign for operator, HR 5030-105, operator hung the sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to establishment left open, not self closing.

35B-03-4

Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. 17 ashtrays on bar top in main establishment. Two cigarettes in ashtray on bar top. Non-employee person in bar area observed smoking. Operator was unable to provide any proof of exemption.

54-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonita Beach Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonita Beach Tavern on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonita Beach Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bonita Beach Tavern.

How does Bonita Beach Tavern compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Bonita Beach Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Bonita Beach Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonita Beach Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonita Beach Tavern 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 Bonita Beach Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bonita Beach Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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