Captiva, Lee County

BUBBLE ROOM RESTAURANT

15001 CAPTIVA DR, Captiva, FL 33924-9999

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Aug 11, 2025
City
Captiva
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Aug 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 23945574

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm) operator uses both triple sink and dish machine for ware washing. Instructed operator to use dish machine for sanitizing until triple sink sanitizer dispensers are functioning properly. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23945575

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Hand sink next to three compartment sink used as dump sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 23945576

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks in dish area stored with clean plates. Operator removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 23864487

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler tequila cream sauce (59 F - Cooling); Boursin sauce (50 F - Cooling) per operator sauces were prepared the night prior and placed in walk in cooler. It can be determined that sauces did not cool properly.

01B-02-5

Detail 23864489

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler tequila cream sauce (59 F - Cooling); Boursin sauce (50 F - Cooling) per operator sauces were prepared the night prior and placed in walk in cooler. It can be determined that sauces did not cool properly.

29-34-4

Detail 23864488

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs at outdoor mop sink have no vacuum breakers.

41-17-4

Detail 23864486

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server station.

14-01-5

Detail 23864485

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in cinnamon and baking powder. Operatpr removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 23864490

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Four (4) cans of Jade Mountain Hoisin Sauce on dry storage shelf with dented rims. Operator moved to be returned to vendor.

31B-04-4

Detail 23864484

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink behind bar.

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21378342

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (59 F - Cold Holding) on cooler on cooks line. Per operator food had been placed into cooler 90 minutes prior. Operator placed food in ice to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21378340

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Second floor bar

31B-03-4

Detail 21378334

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Second floor bar

12B-07-4

Detail 21378338

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above food preparation table. In second floor kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21378341

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.

10-18-5

Detail 21378336

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives and spatulas stored in chlorine sanitizer in the desert station. Operator removed and air dried. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21378337

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Second floor bar

23-03-4

Detail 21378339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walls and ceiling of walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21378335

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water in tow compartment sink in back prep room. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

May 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 21112243

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on bulk sugar containers in cake oven room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Observed handles on bulk sugar containers as still soiled. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21112240

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pan with water in it in dry storage clean dish shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Observed some wet nesting of metal pans. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21112239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in bar area on 2nd floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Observed floor tiles as still in need of repair in 2nd floor bar area. Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 21112242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood vents as soiled with debris and grease in main cook line and in baking cook area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Observed hood vents as still soiled. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21112241

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler near cake frosting area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Observed interior of reach in cooler as still soiled. Time Extended

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 15

09-01-4

Detail 21103950

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cheese slices with bare hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21103947

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in storage room approximately 12 small flying insects. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21103939

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21103941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler : ribs (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); ambient air (50F - Cold Holding). Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21103944

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles in second floor prep room. Operator labeled bottles. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21103938

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on bulk sugar containers in cake oven room. Warning

40-04-4

Detail 21103940

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of plastic wrap on second floor salad Area. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21103942

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in 3rd floor storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21103949

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pan with water in it in dry storage clean dish shelves. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21103948

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in bar area on 2nd floor. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 21103946

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood vents as soiled with debris and grease in main cook line and in baking cook area. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21103937

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in walk in cooler. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21103936

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler near cake frosting area. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21103943

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in freezer on salad bar on first floor. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21103945

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese slices stored directly on interior rack of reach in cooler in cook line. Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 20638757

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two quarts of lemon dressing containing fresh garlic and oil with a date marked 10/21/21 and today is 10/29/21. Observed two quarts of tomato pesto containing fresh garlic and oil with a date marked 10/18/21 and today is 10/29/21

01B-24-5

Detail 20638763

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop Observed two quarts of lemon dressing containing fresh garlic and oil with a date marked 10/21/21 and today is 10/29/21. Observed two quarts of tomato pesto containing fresh garlic and oil with a date marked 10/18/21 and today is 10/29/21

02B-02-5

Detail 20638758

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No advisory on the menu or on display. Provided advisory to operator and it was posted. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20638764

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles on the bar and in wait station without labels. Operator labeled bottles properly. . Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20638756

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekins being used as scoops on the cooks line. Operator removed ramekins. . Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20638760

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones in kitchen and preparation areas. Operator removed cell phones. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 20638759

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooking oil being stored outside.

10-18-5

Detail 20638762

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple food service spatulas immersed in sanitizer on cooks line. Operator removed and air dried Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20638761

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign was missing from the bar hand sing on the second floor. Provided operator with sign for posting. this is a repeat violation from 01/07/21, discussed with operator about keeping all signs posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation