Bonita Springs, Lee County

WEST BAY BEACH CLUB

26194 HICKORY BLVD, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Jun 5, 2026
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24611058

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Per the data plate on the dishwasher the chlorine level must be 50ppm minimum, actual reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer container, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 24611061

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee did not re-wash their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24611056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cooler at the bar, half and half (46F - Cold Holding); cheese stuffed olives (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator the olives and half and half have been in the cooler less than two hours. Operator moved the items to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24611057

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is performing reduced oxygen packaging of raw meats. Provided operator with a copy of the HACCP for storage of raw meats. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24611059

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The drain of the hand washing sink by the dishwasher leaks onto the floor. The cold water faucet of the hand washing sink by the salad station is inoperable. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24611060

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on the cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 24304553

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 Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator sending all glassware to kitchen dishwasher for proper sanitization. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24304554

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat butter in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24304552

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observered 14 pieces of ahi tuna with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24304557

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding); portabella mushroom (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24304555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding); portabella mushroom (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24304556

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. Observered 14 pieces of ahi tuna with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 23728048

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida-approved food safety training certification unavailable for seasonal workers who have been employed more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Training was started for temporary workers. Chef resigned this past Monday. Books are not complete. Admin Complaint

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23573762

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-1-2024. Operator renewed license during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23573764

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Grouper in a metal pan was stored with ready-to-eat lettuce in a cold drawer at the make table next to the cook line. Operator moved the fish to another location. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23573775

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef patties were stored directly above raw shrimp, raw grouper and raw salmon in the cooling drawers under the grill. Operator changed the vertical storage to proper hierarchy for food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23573763

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to the coffee brewers was blocked by a coffee urn lid in the basin. Operator removed the lid from the basin. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23573767

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida-approved food safety training certification unavailable for seasonal workers who have been employed more than 60 days. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 23573766

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the handwashing sink next to the coffee brewers. Dispenser is broken. Recommended placing a small container of handwashing soap at the sink until repairs are made. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23573765

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled and stored on top of the dish machine. Operator emptied contents. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23338391

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw ground beef were stored directly above cooked bacon in the downcooler. Operator removed to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23338389

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Fantastik cleaner was stored on the make-table on the side of the cook line. Operator moved chemical away from food. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23338394

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. Provided handout to the Operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23338387

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 copies to Operator, who signed one and stated he will have all employees sign. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 23338392

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the handwash sink on the cook line.

14-01-5

Detail 23338393

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-service container with no handle was stored in the bin containing flour.

06-09-1

Detail 23338386

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. Three reduced-oxygen packaged of ahi tuna observed on the cook line unopened. Product was still partially frozen. Educated Operator on introducing oxygen into these packages prior to thawing. Operator cut packages open. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23338395

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: observed multiple personal drinks on the cutting boards and on food prep surfaces on the cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23338388

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone observed stored on the cut board on the cook line. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23338390

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22704868

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef was stored directly above whole muscle cuts. Chef moved to proper hierarchy. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22704869

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site