The Eagle's Nest Restaurant

10880 Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at The Eagle's Nest Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Bokeelia sits at 75, putting The Eagle's Nest Restaurant on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. The operator placed can opener in dishwashing to be cleaned.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside pizza maker.

29-49-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by empty container. The manager removed the empty container from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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 Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customer. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on prep table. The owner inverted plastic to go plates. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner removed open drinks from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: The GM stated she was in the process of obtaining her CFM. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hush puppies and French Fries. The operator moved raw hamburgers on bottom shelf under the ready to eat hush puppies and French Fries. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in pizza station.

12B-07-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Eagle's Nest Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Eagle's Nest Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Eagle's Nest Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Eagle's Nest Restaurant.

How does The Eagle's Nest Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bokeelia?

The Eagle's Nest Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Bokeelia average of 75.

Has The Eagle's Nest Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Eagle's Nest Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Eagle's Nest Restaurant 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 The Eagle's Nest Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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