Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs
Last inspected:
9070 Bonita Beach Rd Se, Bonita Springs, FL 34135Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs has accumulated 209 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 per visit. The facility previously operated as Fitzgeralds Irish Pub & Restaurant. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated compliance failures: between March 2022 and March 2026, inspectors issued warnings followed by callback inspections at least seven times, with the most recent visit in March 2026 documenting 19 violations across two consecutive days. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines. Top recurring violations involve proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and food contact surface sanitation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.38
violations / inspection
4.38 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022022910 | $200.00 | Apr 7, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2020007241 | $200.00 | Jan 31, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Observed fire extinguisher on floor in dry storage area and below 3 comp sink
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 3 inspections25 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs last inspected?
- Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs had?
- Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs find?
- Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs been fined?
- Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Bonita Beach Balloon Bar & Grill in Bonita Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Fitzgeralds Irish Pub & Restaurant (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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