Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs

Last inspected:

4685 Bonita Bch Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Overview

Fish House of Bonita Springs, a 152-seat seafood restaurant in Bonita Springs, has logged 40 inspections on record between 2016 and January 2026, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has incurred two disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. High-priority violations have centered on management awareness, handwashing facilities, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements (critical for raw oysters and clams). Handwashing facility deficiencies appeared in at least 4 of the past 8 inspections, indicating a recurring compliance gap. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026, a complaint-based full inspection, documented 18 violations including three high-priority findings and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended—signaling potential formal enforcement proceedings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

40Inspections
304Violations
0Closures
$1,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 7.6 violations / inspection 7.6 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Collier County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2026013271 $200.00 Jan 7, 2026 Miami (Doral)
7--2017024953 $800.00 Apr 24, 2017 Tampa
7--2016036262 $600.00 Jul 8, 2016 Tampa

Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 10 inspections54 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections38 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs last inspected?
Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs had?
Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs find?
Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs ever been shut down?
No, Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
How much has Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs been fined?
Fish House of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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