Colony Bay Club (The)

5200 Pelican Colony Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Other

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Colony Bay Club (The) appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Bonita Springs restaurants, the typical score is 80; Colony Bay Club (The) is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by ice machine in upstairs side station.

51-11-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar. Employee restocked the towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for five (5) employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the upstairs bar.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Manual chopper/shredder, stored as clean, contained old food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of sausage were thawing under running water, but standing on end and unable to be submerged. Chef replaced the pan to allow the sausage to be submerged. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks observed on prep tables, next to top of ice cream freezer and on the prep surface at the cook line. Discussed with Operator the importance of a designated place for personal drinks, below and away from food, food contact surfaces and equipment.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on the line was cutting peppers wearing a wristwatch.

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Whole raw oysters stored in a pan of melted ice/water in the walk-in cooler. Chef had employee empty the water and replace the ice on the oysters. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-31-4

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, located at the upstairs server station. Operator labeled the bottles during the visit.

41-17-4

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. housemade tomato sauce (125F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (96F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator sent both foods into combination over for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwashing area. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed sign for operator, operator hung sign at front of restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dishwashing machine and triple sink.

36-22-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dry storage near chefs office with accumulation of dust. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2022. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Small bar hand sink outside of second floor kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cookline. Operator moved onto shelving.. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colony Bay Club (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Colony Bay Club (The) on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Colony Bay Club (The)?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Colony Bay Club (The).

How does Colony Bay Club (The) compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Colony Bay Club (The) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Colony Bay Club (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Colony Bay Club (The) have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Colony Bay Club (The) 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 Colony Bay Club (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Colony Bay Club (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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