Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Bonita Springs restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw ahi tuna not identified on menu. Operator corrected menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from cook line.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef sealed in package sitting in water. Informed operator of proper procedure. Removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cooling drawers under the grill, raw ground beef patties were stored directly over corned beef. Employee moved to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Raw turkey burgers were stored directly over shrimp and fish in the cooling drawers on the cook line. Cook moved raw proteins to proper storage order. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cooling drawers under the grill, raw ground beef patties were stored directly over corned beef. Employee moved to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 (4) packets of salmon on the cook line were thawed in unopened reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Quaternary sanitizer at triple sink not dispensing properly. Showed dishwasher how to hand-mix until both can be repaired. Facility will use triple sink for ware washing. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop at the service window was stored in a soiled holster. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust by the large ice machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
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 (4) packets of salmon on the cook line were thawed in unopened reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
55
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Facility has the device on site to address choking. Explained the need for the manual procedure poster and provided to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Employees corrected during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
90
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Soda gun at the bar was stored in a soiled holster. Large ice scoop stored in a soiled holster at the large ice machine.
10-04-5
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Air curtain was turned off while service window was in use. Maintenance turned on the air curtain. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-07-4
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink, 200ppm quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make cooler: ; housemade tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) for 4 hours per operator. Operator removed all potentially hazardous foods from cooler, iced down and p,aced in walk-in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit, paracetic test kit provided. This is a repeat violation from 10/19/2022. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan or variance approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is reduced-oxygen packaging cooked and raw meats.
03G-50-1
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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked chicken on cook line cooling in dense, covered containers.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Service station handwash sink used as dump sink. This is a repeat violation from 10/19/2022. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen.
22-20-5
39
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill.
How does Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill 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 National Pool Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonita National Pool Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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