Estero, Lee County

BAHIA BOWLS

20321 GRAND OAK BLVD UNIT 306, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Nov 18, 2025
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

23-24-4

Detail 24197706

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on the reach in coolers at the front counter soiled and sticky.

36-37-5

Detail 24197705

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas . Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at the front counter above the make tables..

14-11-5

Detail 24197709

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the left hand reach in cooler next to the prep sink torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 24197707

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of mixed frozen berries on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24197708

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer at the front counter area.

23-03-4

Detail 24197704

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust like substance on the fan guards in the walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 23107120

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 23107119

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of ladle in contact with granola in bulk in use bin at the front counter.

51-13-4

Detail 23107118

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted printed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105 and emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-13-5

Detail 22114116

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 22114114

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed neither mens or ladies room door self closing. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22114112

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of bottled water stored on floor at front counter area. operator moved water cases to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22114117

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fruit stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved boxes to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22114113

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to office.

10-12-5

Detail 22114118

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine, not stored on a clean surface or in a clean pan. Operator corrected on site by cleaning ice scoops and placing in clean pans. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22114115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of reach in freezer next to office soiled with food debris and dipper well on front line soiled on the sides with buildup of food debris. Operator cleaned top of freezer and dipperwell. Corrected On-Site

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21845069

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 14 oz cans of condensed milk dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21845061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheddar cheese 51F less than 4 hours. Operator moved shredded cheddar cheese to front working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21845068

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-03-7

Detail 21845064

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 ServSafe manager certification expired for Benjamin Case 12/18/22.

16-37-1

Detail 21845058

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21845067

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 21845060

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.

32-04-4

Detail 21845066

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's door.

51-11-4

Detail 21845057

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 21845065

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Restrooms.

08B-47-4

Detail 21845059

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21845063

Basic - Ice buildup in front service reach-in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 21845062

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters. Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 21515306

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Gorilla glue in food service area next to sugar container on shelf next to Three bay sink Operator removed Gorilla Glue. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21515305

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula sitting in and wash sink in kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 21515307

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.

05-08-4

Detail 21515312

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available.

12B-07-4

Detail 21515314

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on counter in prep area

40-06-5

Detail 21515310

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in front prep area. Employed moved cell phone. Corrected On-Site

36-58-4

Detail 21515313

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed rafters in food prep area at front counter.

33-11-4

Detail 21515316

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug in outside dumpster.

25-06-4

Detail 21515308

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Coffee filters not stored in enclosed container, or inverted.

08B-12-5

Detail 21515309

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Granola container with no lid

21-38-4

Detail 21515311

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor next to reach in refrigerator in front counter area.

21-01-4

Detail 21515317

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21515315

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar like substance in front service line unlabeled

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20500900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Almond milk 47°F in reachin cooler, product moved to walkin cooler for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20500898

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on food prep area Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20500899

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20500897

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.