Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs

Last inspected:

9960 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Overview

The Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs has a pattern of recurring high-priority violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Management awareness and consumer advisory violations appeared repeatedly in 2024 and 2025, and handwashing facility and proper hand-washing violations were cited multiple times. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. A fire safety violation involving a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on February 10, 2016. The most recent inspections show escalating enforcement: January 7, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with three high-priority violations (management awareness, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting), followed by a Call Back - Complied inspection on January 8, 2026. No emergency closures have been recorded.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
116Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2015016463 $160.00 Apr 2, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Rookery at the Brooks 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 near exit door in dishwasher area

Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs last inspected?
Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs are: Toilet facilities, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs had?
Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs find?
Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs ever been shut down?
No, Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs been fined?
Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Rookery at the Brooks in Bonita Springs operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Rosie Spoonbills (2016).

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