The Rookery at the Brooks
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Rookery at the Brooks, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “container of medicine improperly stored with food”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Bonita Springs average 80, so The Rookery at the Brooks is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar by dish washer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Spray bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front bar. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Tanks not secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
86
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 135F); Dishwasher at bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at bar soiled with food debris, mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar by dish washer. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front bar. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
50
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored with food on the cook line. Employee moved item to the medicine cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal water bottles, keys and backpack stored at prep tables and food shelves. Discussed designating a convenient storage area for employees.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at both hand sinks used by food employees at the bar and at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
31B-04-4
78
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No stop sales during this visit. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at the bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time extended. Part is on order. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
74
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at the bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish was stored under beef and ground beef in the cooler drawer under the grill **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Improper hand-mixing. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm) **Warning**
41-15-5
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. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
52
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one bottle containing purple liquid and one containing yellowish liquid unlabeled and stored at the large dish machine.
41-17-4
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. Repeat violation from 3/15/24 **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler observed preparing food on the cook line with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Four spatulas observed chipped with missing pieces.
14-12-4
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over clean dishware in dishwashing area. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. On cook line in ice bath, foods held with 4 hour discard no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 5 cooks and 3 servers handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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 on cook line. Operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
61
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rookery at the Brooks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rookery at the Brooks on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Rookery at the Brooks?
Across the inspection record, “container of medicine improperly stored with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Rookery at the Brooks.
How does The Rookery at the Brooks compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
The Rookery at the Brooks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has The Rookery at the Brooks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Rookery at the Brooks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Rookery at the Brooks 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 Rookery at the Brooks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Rookery at the Brooks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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