The Stage

9144 Bonita Beach Rd Se, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Stage seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Bonita Springs facility scores 80, putting The Stage on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Provided operator with forms. Read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior metal plate bulging out by freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer around door panel.
14-69-4
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. Operator placed paper towels at the sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in the dish area has been repaired with wire and spray foam, rendering it no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
36-30-4
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in several areas in the back of the house. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flaking coating observed on the shelving holding clean wares in the dish area.
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemicals stored over slicer in main kitchen. Sanitizer buckets stored with food under main prep table. Operator moved all chemicals to separate storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler near entrance, room left, raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding)for two hours per operator after delivery. Operator moved all foods into ice bath and transferred to right room of cooler, with open walk-in freezer door for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dishwashing area, ice machine area, electrical storage room and near walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
70
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Stage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Stage on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Stage?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Stage.

How does The Stage compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

The Stage most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has The Stage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Stage have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Stage means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Stage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Stage is inspected around two times per year on average.