Iguana Mia
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Iguana Mia, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Bonita Springs restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of jalapeños and one can of crushed tomatoes with severely dented rims.
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A few ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of carburetor cleaner stored on a wire shelf directly above food portion bags. Spray bottles of cleaner were on a shelf with food handler open boxes of gloves and foil wrap. Operator moved chemicals away from both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
82
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. In the walk-in cooler, observed reduced oxygen packaged foods held longer than 7 days: Picante Sauce dated 9-23-24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: SOP marinade, Mexican Rice and Chicken Marinade in reduced oxygen packaging with shelf lives tagged for 30 days. Time extended to next unannounced inspection to allow further clarification of frozen and thawed reduced oxygen packaging items. **Time Extended**
03G-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken thawing submerged in water with the faucet barely running/dripping. Operator increased water velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Pork observed thawing under running water but not submerged. Operator had employee correct and submerged the pork. Time extended to next unannounced inspection to allow Operator time to train all food handlers on proper thawing methods. **Time Extended**
06-08-5
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. In the walk-in cooler, observed reduced oxygen packaged foods held longer than 7 days: Picante Sauce dated 9-23-24. **Warning**
03G-27-5
Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Cooler and freezer used to store several ingredients (meats and sauces and salsas) in reduced oxygen packaging with no continuous electronic monitoring system. **Warning**
03G-19-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink was stored next to clean dishes in the dish area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the grills. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: Holster for soda gun at the bar was soiled with slimy build-up. Front plate of the beer taps was soiled with slimy and black build-up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken thawing submerged in water with the faucet barely running/dripping. Operator increased water velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-08-5
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging. Product is prepared at an off-site commissary which is owned and licensed by the same operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No HACCP plan **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with heavy scoring and no longer easily cleanable. Operator stated new boards are on order. Old boards were removed from the prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Metal ceiling in dining room observed heavily soiled with a thick accumulation of dust and debris. Owner stated the ceiling has a spray on insulation. However, hanging dust and debris could be observed moving with the air current from the ceiling fans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator stated the kitchen manager would scrape all labels off of all containers after lunch. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in a bucket in the prep area measured in excess of 200 ppm. Operator directed employee to re-mix all buckets. Solution re-tested at 100 pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging. Product is prepared at an off-site commissary which is owned and licensed by the same operator. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with heavy scoring and no longer easily cleanable. Operator stated new boards are on order. Old boards were removed from the prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed duct tape in top of make table securing the insulation. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign on the wall during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator stated the kitchen manager would scrape all labels off of all containers after lunch. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of "to go" container stored directly on the floor in the outdoor (enclosed) storage area. Operator directed employee to place crates underneath to raise off of the floor during the visit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Metal ceiling in dining room observed heavily soiled with a thick accumulation of dust and debris. Owner stated the ceiling has a spray on insulation. However, hanging dust and debris could be observed moving with the air current from the ceiling fans. **Warning**
36-34-5
55
Oct 17, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over clean dish side of dishwashing machine, bottle of chemical on top of dish machine. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in Bar area or in one dispenser in mens restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank unsecured by beer walk-in cooler. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored near beer cooler and margarita mix.
40-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iguana Mia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iguana Mia on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iguana Mia?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Iguana Mia.
How does Iguana Mia compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Iguana Mia most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Iguana Mia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iguana Mia have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Iguana Mia 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 Iguana Mia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iguana Mia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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