Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
17501 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers has accumulated 270 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.4 per visit. The facility's top recurring issues are clean multi-use utensils, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting, each cited 15 to 16 times. In June and July 2020, inspectors conducted four consecutive inspections within a week, documenting repeated high-priority violations and administrative complaints before enforcement action ceased. A single fire safety violation was documented in 2021 for a leaking sprinkler system underneath the building.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
10.4
violations / inspection
10.4 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
Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020040004 | $200.00 | Jul 2, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed sprinkler system underneath building leaking above outdoor storage container. For reporting purposes only.
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.
Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers had?
- Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers find?
- Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers been fined?
- Bimini Bait Shack in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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